Time difference between Hong Kong and Toronto
Toronto is 12 hours behind Hong Kong
Right now
Hong Kong
00:38
HKT ·
UTC+8
Toronto
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Best time for a call between Hong Kong and Toronto
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 07:00 Hong Kong 19:00 Toronto
- 19:00 Hong Kong 07:00 Toronto
Hour by hour: Hong Kong to Toronto
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Hong Kong (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 Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Toronto?
Toronto is 12 hours behind Hong Kong
What is the best time to call between Hong Kong and Toronto?
The most convenient slot is 07:00 Hong Kong / 19:00 Toronto. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Hong Kong and Toronto change during the year?
Toronto changes its clocks and Hong Kong does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.