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Etobicoke

Current time in Etobicoke

16:06
Monday, 19 October · EDT, UTC-04:00
UTC UTC
20:06
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Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada uses America/Toronto, currently EDT (UTC-04:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 1 November 2026.

Etobicoke is a city in Canada, home to around 365,000 people. Local clocks move forward and back with daylight saving time each year.

Time zone
UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Country
🇨🇦 Canada
Population
365,000
Calling code
+1
Currency
CAD

Etobicoke vs. other major cities

Shift date & time
−12h+12h

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    Sunrise / sunset
    07:36 / 18:30
    Day length
    10h 54m

    Etobicoke, beyond the clock

    Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.

    Where to stay

    Neighborhood guide

    Etobicoke is the western district of Toronto rather than a separate city, running from the lakeshore north along the Humber River valley. It is largely residential and suburban in character, with the lakeshore strip the most walkable part.

    What to see

    Timed to the light

    The Humber River valley trails and the Lake Ontario waterfront path are the district's real assets and connect into Toronto's wider trail network. Downtown Toronto with its museums, tower and markets is a short train ride east, and the airport sits on the district's northern edge.

    Weather & daylight

    October

    Sunrise
    07:36
    Sunset
    18:30
    Daylight
    10h 54m
    Getting around

    Transit notes

    A subway line and frequent commuter rail connect to downtown, supplemented by buses. The district is spread out and a car is helpful away from the transit corridors, though the waterfront and valley trails are excellent for cycling.

    Best time to visit

    Seasons & timing

    Late spring through early autumn is much the most pleasant, with the lakeshore at its best. Winters are cold and snowy, and the lake keeps the humidity high in summer.

    Currency & language

    🇨🇦 CAD

    Canada uses the CAD, calling code +1.

    Canada uses the Canadian dollar, and English is the everyday language in a district where a large share of residents were born abroad. Card and contactless payment are accepted almost everywhere, and tipping in restaurants is expected.

    Common questions

    What time zone is Etobicoke in?
    Etobicoke uses the America/Toronto time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
    Does Etobicoke observe daylight saving time?
    Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 1 November 2026.
    How many hours ahead or behind is Etobicoke?
    Etobicoke is 4 hours behind UTC, on the same time as New York City, 5 hours behind London and 13 hours behind Tokyo.