Markham, Ontario, Canada uses America/Toronto, currently EDT (UTC-04:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 1 November 2026.
Markham is a city in Canada, with a population of about 338,500. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
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Markham lies north of Toronto in the Greater Toronto Area and is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Canada, with a large East and South Asian population. It is largely suburban, with a preserved nineteenth-century main street in the old village core.
Markham's Chinese shopping centres and restaurants are a genuine destination for food, and the city is regarded as one of the best places for Chinese cuisine in North America. Unionville's historic main street is a well-preserved Victorian streetscape, and downtown Toronto is around forty minutes away.
Commuter rail and buses connect to Toronto, but the city is spread out and a car is the practical choice. The road grid is regular and driving is straightforward.
Late spring through early autumn is much the most pleasant, with good autumn colour. Winters are cold and snowy, and summers are warm and humid.
Canada uses the CAD, calling code +1.
Canada uses the Canadian dollar, and English is the everyday language with Cantonese, Mandarin and Tamil all widely spoken. Card and contactless payment are standard, and tipping in restaurants is expected.
