Time difference between United States and Canada
United States and Canada are on the same time
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| United States — Time zone | Canada — Time zone | Difference vs Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (New York) | Eastern Time (Toronto) | ±0 |
| Eastern Time (New York) | Pacific Time (Vancouver) | +3 hours |
| Central Time (Chicago) | Eastern Time (Toronto) | −1 hour |
| Central Time (Chicago) | Pacific Time (Vancouver) | +2 hours |
| Mountain Time (Denver) | Eastern Time (Toronto) | −2 hours |
| Mountain Time (Denver) | Pacific Time (Vancouver) | +1 hour |
| Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | Eastern Time (Toronto) | −3 hours |
| Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | Pacific Time (Vancouver) | ±0 |
| Alaska Time | Eastern Time (Toronto) | −4 hours |
| Alaska Time | Pacific Time (Vancouver) | −1 hour |
| Hawaii Time | Eastern Time (Toronto) | −6 hours |
| Hawaii Time | Pacific Time (Vancouver) | −3 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
United States 09:00–18:00 = Canada 09:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| United States | Canada |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between United States and Canada?
United States and Canada are on the same time. When it is 12:00 noon in United States, it is 12:00 in Canada.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
United States 09:00–18:00 = Canada 09:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
How many time zones does United States have?
This page covers 6 time zones in United States, using Eastern Time (New York) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.
How many time zones does Canada have?
This page covers 2 time zones in Canada, using Eastern Time (Toronto) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.