CET to Toronto time conversion
Toronto is 5 hours behind CET. After the next clock change (): Toronto is 6 hours behind CET.
CET is always UTC+1. Right now most places that use CET are on CEST (UTC+2): Toronto is 6 hours behind CEST.
Time difference with your location
CET is 1 hour ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in CET to convert it to Toronto on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · CET → Toronto
This table converts each hour in CET to Toronto on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| CET | Toronto | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | ✓ |
| 14:002:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | ✓ |
| 15:003:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | ✓ |
| 16:004:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | ✓ |
| 17:005:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | ✓ |
| 18:006:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 16:004:00 PM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 17:005:00 PM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 18:006:00 PM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use CET (UTC+1) and Toronto (UTC-4); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: Toronto = CET − 5h · CET − 6h · CEST − 6h.
| CET | Toronto |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM CET | = 1:00 AM Toronto |
| 7:00 AM CET | = 2:00 AM Toronto |
| 8:00 AM CET | = 3:00 AM Toronto |
| 9:00 AM CET | = 4:00 AM Toronto |
| 10:00 AM CET | = 5:00 AM Toronto |
| 12:00 PM CET | = 7:00 AM Toronto |
| 3:00 PM CET | = 10:00 AM Toronto |
| 5:00 PM CET | = 12:00 PM Toronto |
| 6:00 PM CET | = 1:00 PM Toronto |
| 8:00 PM CET | = 3:00 PM Toronto |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in CET and Toronto overlaps for 5 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 13:00–18:00 CET · 08:00–13:00 Toronto
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
CET and Toronto have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | CET | Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 03:00 → 02:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, Toronto is 6 hours behind CET. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 08:00 CET until 2026-03-29 03:00 CEST, Toronto is 5 hours behind CET.
- From 2026-10-25 02:00 CET until 2026-11-01 07:00 CET, Toronto is 5 hours behind CET.
- From 2027-03-14 08:00 CET until 2027-03-28 03:00 CEST, Toronto is 5 hours behind CET.
- From 2027-10-31 02:00 CET until 2027-11-07 07:00 CET, Toronto is 5 hours behind CET.
- From 2028-03-12 08:00 CET until 2028-03-26 03:00 CEST, Toronto is 5 hours behind CET.
- From 2028-10-29 02:00 CET until 2028-11-05 07:00 CET, Toronto is 5 hours behind CET.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CET in Toronto?
9:00 AM CET = 4:00 AM Toronto, using UTC+1 and UTC-4. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between CET and Toronto change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: Toronto is 6 hours behind CET; Toronto is 5 hours behind CET. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in Toronto?
Read the Toronto clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between CET and Toronto?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 13:00–18:00 CET / 08:00–13:00 Toronto, a total of 5 hours.
What is the time difference between CET and Toronto now?
Right now, Toronto is 5 hours behind CET. Conversion formula: Toronto = CET − 5h · CET − 6h · CEST − 6h.