Time difference between Toronto and Beijing
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Toronto
Right now
Toronto
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Toronto and Beijing
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 07:00 Toronto 19:00 Beijing
- 19:00 Toronto 07:00 Beijing
Hour by hour: Toronto to Beijing
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Toronto (reference) | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 | |
| 01:00 | 13:00 | |
| 02:00 | 14:00 | |
| 03:00 | 15:00 | |
| 04:00 | 16:00 | |
| 05:00 | 17:00 | |
| 06:00 | 18:00 | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 | |
| 09:00 | 21:00 | |
| 10:00 | 22:00 | |
| 11:00 | 23:00 | |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 13:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 14:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 16:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (next day) | |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (next day) | |
| ★ | 19:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 08:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 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 Toronto and Beijing?
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Toronto
What is the best time to call between Toronto and Beijing?
The most convenient slot is 07:00 Toronto / 19:00 Beijing. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Toronto and Beijing change during the year?
Toronto changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.