Toronto to Beijing Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Toronto and Beijing with live local times. All conversions use the IANA time-zone database and update automatically when either city changes for daylight saving time.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| Toronto (Toronto) | Beijing (Beijing) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 01:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 02:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| 03:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
| 04:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
| 05:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 06:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 07:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 08:00 AM | 08:00 PM |
| 09:00 AM | 09:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 01:00 PM | 01:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 02:00 PM | 02:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 03:00 PM | 03:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 04:00 PM | 04:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 05:00 PM | 05:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 06:00 PM | 06:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 07:00 PM | 07:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 08:00 PM | 08:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 09:00 PM | 09:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM(Sun, Jul 26) |
Daylight saving time
Toronto observes daylight saving time; Beijing does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Toronto starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Toronto and Beijing do not overlap. Use an early or late slot on one side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Toronto and Beijing?+
Beijing (UTC+08:00) is currently 12 hours ahead of Toronto (UTC-04:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Toronto or Beijing observe daylight saving time?+
Toronto observes daylight saving time; Beijing does not, so the gap changes when Toronto springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Toronto and Beijing?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Toronto and Beijing do not overlap. Pick an early or late slot for one side, or use the 24-hour table above to find a time that works.
How do I quickly convert Toronto to Beijing?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Toronto row to see the matching Beijing time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.