Melbourne to Toronto Time Converter
Toronto is 16 hours behind Melbourne right now. 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 5:00 PM in Toronto (the day before).
Time now: Melbourne and Toronto
Toronto is 16 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Melbourne and Toronto are about 16,267 km (10,108 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Toronto is on EST (UTC-05:00).
Melbourne to Toronto conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Melbourne | Toronto |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Melbourne and Toronto
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Melbourne = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Toronto
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Toronto change?
Yes. Right now Toronto is 16 hours behind Melbourne. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Toronto moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 15 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Toronto is 14 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 15 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 15 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 14 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Toronto moves its clocks back. Toronto is 16 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Toronto.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Toronto is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Melbourne.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Toronto?
Toronto is 16 hours behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Melbourne to Toronto?
Subtract 16 hours from the Melbourne time to get the Toronto time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 5:00 PM in Toronto (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Toronto?
It is 8:06 PM in Toronto on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:06 PM in Melbourne.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Toronto change during the year?
Yes. Right now Toronto is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Toronto moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 15 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Toronto is 14 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 15 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 15 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 14 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Toronto moves its clocks back. Toronto is 16 hours behind Melbourne from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Melbourne and Toronto?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Melbourne = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Toronto. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.