Time difference between Los Angeles and Toronto
Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the United States is UTC−8 · Toronto, Canada is UTC−5 — on standard time
The gap holds all year
Neither city changes its clocks — Los Angeles goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Toronto goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November — so 3 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 5 hours — 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles, the same moment as 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Toronto.
Los Angeles to Toronto, hour by hour
| Los Angeles | Toronto |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 3 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Toronto?
Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles for most of the year. The gap never changes: Los Angeles goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Toronto goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Toronto ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes — Toronto is 3 hours ahead. Los Angeles is UTC−8 and Toronto is UTC−5 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Los Angeles in Toronto?
12:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Los Angeles and Toronto meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 5 hours: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM in Toronto.
Other pairs
- Los Angeles to Chicago
- Los Angeles to Mexico City
- Los Angeles to Denver
- Los Angeles to Anchorage
- Los Angeles to Honolulu
- Los Angeles to São Paulo
- Los Angeles to Buenos Aires
- Los Angeles to Lima
- Los Angeles to Lagos
- Los Angeles to Johannesburg
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