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Time Difference: Beijing to Toronto

🇨🇳BeijingUTC+8
vs
🇨🇦TorontoUTC-5
🇨🇳
Beijing, China
Sun, May 31
🇨🇦
Toronto, Canada
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
12 hours
Toronto is 12 hours behind Beijing
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Beijing vs Toronto timezone guide

Beijing (China) uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone at UTC+8, while Toronto (Canada) uses America/Toronto at UTC-5. This means Toronto is 13 hours behind Beijing (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Beijing and Toronto

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Beijing and Toronto do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BeijingTorontoStatus
6am6pmBeijing early, Toronto evening
7am7pmBeijing early, Toronto evening
8am8pmBeijing early, Toronto evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmBeijing working hours, Toronto late evening
11am11pmBeijing working hours, Toronto late evening
12pm12amBeijing working hours, Toronto asleep
1pm1amBeijing working hours, Toronto asleep
2pm2amBeijing working hours, Toronto asleep
3pm3amBeijing working hours, Toronto asleep
4pm4amBeijing working hours, Toronto asleep
5pm5amBeijing evening, Toronto asleep
6pm6amBeijing evening, Toronto early
7pm7amBeijing evening, Toronto early
8pm8amBeijing evening, Toronto early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amBeijing late evening, Toronto working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Beijing and Toronto

Toronto observes daylight saving time, but Beijing does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Toronto's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Beijing is 13 hours ahead Toronto
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Beijing is 12 hours ahead Toronto
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Beijing is 13 hours ahead Toronto

Distance between Beijing and Toronto

Great-circle distance
10,590 km
Direct flight time
~13h 28m

Beijing and Toronto are 10,590 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 28m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Toronto?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Beijing is currently 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
Is Beijing ahead of Toronto?
Yes. Beijing is currently 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Beijing?
When it's 9 AM in Beijing, it's 9pm in Toronto.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Toronto?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Beijing and Toronto do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Beijing and Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Toronto observes daylight saving time, but Beijing does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Beijing and Toronto?
Beijing and Toronto are 10,590 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 28 minutes.