Toronto to Beijing Time Converter
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Toronto right now. 9:00 AM in Toronto is 10:00 PM in Beijing.
Time now: Toronto and Beijing
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Toronto right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Toronto and Beijing are about 10,584 km (6,577 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Toronto is on EST (UTC-05:00) and Beijing is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Toronto to Beijing conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Toronto | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Toronto and Beijing
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Toronto = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beijing
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Toronto = 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Beijing
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 Toronto and Beijing change?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Toronto moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Toronto from then (it was 13 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Toronto moves its clocks back. Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Toronto from then (it was 12 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Toronto is 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Beijing is 8:00 PM (previous day) to 5:00 AM in Toronto.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Toronto and Beijing?
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Toronto right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Toronto to Beijing?
Add 13 hours to the Toronto time to get the Beijing time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Toronto is 10:00 PM in Beijing. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Beijing?
It is 8:13 AM in Beijing on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:13 PM in Toronto.
Does the time difference between Toronto and Beijing change during the year?
Yes. Right now Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Toronto moves its clocks forward. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Toronto from then (it was 13 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Toronto moves its clocks back. Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Toronto from then (it was 12 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Toronto and Beijing?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Toronto = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Beijing.