China to Toronto time converter

Toronto is 12 hours behind China. When it is 9:00 AM in China, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Toronto.

China CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Toronto EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

China
Beijing
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

China to Toronto conversion table

Every hour of today in China and the matching time in Toronto. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChinaToronto
12:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in China (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Toronto): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because China and Toronto switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -12h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between China and Toronto?

Toronto is 12 hours behind China.

What time is it in Toronto when it is 9 AM in China?

When it is 9:00 AM in China, it is 9:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Toronto.

When is the best time to call Toronto from China?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in China (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Toronto): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between China and Toronto change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.