Toronto to California time converter

California is 3 hours behind Toronto. When it is 9:00 AM in Toronto, it is 6:00 AM in California.

Toronto EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

California PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
California
United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Toronto to California conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in California).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -3h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Toronto and California?

California is 3 hours behind Toronto.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Toronto, it is 6:00 AM in California.

When is the best time to call California from Toronto?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in California).

Does the time difference between Toronto and California change?

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