Toronto to Otaru time converter

Otaru is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. When it is 9:00 AM in Toronto, it is 10:00 PM in Otaru.

Toronto EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Otaru JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Ontario, Canada
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9+13h
Finding your time zone…

2:21 PM in Toronto, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Toronto to Otaru conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Otaru): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Toronto and Otaru are 9,551 km (5,935 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Toronto and Otaru?

Otaru is 13 hours ahead of Toronto.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Toronto, it is 10:00 PM in Otaru.

When is the best time to call Otaru from Toronto?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Otaru): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Toronto and Otaru change?

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