Time difference between Canada and United States
Canada and United States 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.
| Canada — Time zone | United States — Time zone | Difference vs United States |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | Eastern Time (New York) | ±0 |
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | Central Time (Chicago) | +1 hour |
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | Mountain Time (Denver) | +2 hours |
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | +3 hours |
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | Alaska Time | +4 hours |
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | Hawaii Time | +6 hours |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | Eastern Time (New York) | −3 hours |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | Central Time (Chicago) | −2 hours |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | Mountain Time (Denver) | −1 hour |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | ±0 |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | Alaska Time | +1 hour |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | Hawaii Time | +3 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
Canada 09:00–18:00 = United States 09:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Canada | United States |
|---|---|
| 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 Canada and United States?
Canada and United States are on the same time. When it is 12:00 noon in Canada, it is 12:00 in United States.
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 09:00–18:00 = United States 09:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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.
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.