Time difference between Canada and China: 12 hours
Canada is 12 hours behind China
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.
| Canada — Time zone | China — Time zone | Difference vs China |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | China | −12 hours |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | China | −15 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
Canada 07:00–10:00 = China 19:00–22:00 Canada 19:00–22:00 = China 07:00–10:00
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Canada | China |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 |
| 13:00 | 01:00 |
| 14:00 | 02:00 |
| 15:00 | 03:00 |
| 16:00 | 04:00 |
| 17:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 | 06:00 |
| 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 |
| 21:00 | 09:00 |
| 22:00 | 10:00 |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
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 Canada and China?
Canada is 12 hours behind China. When it is 12:00 noon in Canada, it is 00:00 (next day) in China.
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?
Canada 07:00–10:00 = China 19:00–22:00 / Canada 19:00–22:00 = China 07:00–10:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
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.