Time difference between Beijing and Toronto
Toronto is 12 hours behind Beijing
Right now
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Toronto
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Best time for a call between Beijing and Toronto
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 07:00 Beijing 19:00 Toronto
- 19:00 Beijing 07:00 Toronto
Hour by hour: Beijing to Toronto
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Beijing (reference) | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 09:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 10:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 00:00 | |
| 13:00 | 01:00 | |
| 14:00 | 02:00 | |
| 15:00 | 03:00 | |
| 16:00 | 04:00 | |
| 17:00 | 05:00 | |
| 18:00 | 06:00 | |
| ★ | 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 | |
| 21:00 | 09:00 | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Toronto changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Toronto?
Toronto is 12 hours behind Beijing
What is the best time to call between Beijing and Toronto?
The most convenient slot is 07:00 Beijing / 19:00 Toronto. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Beijing and Toronto change during the year?
Toronto changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.