Los Angeles to Toronto Time Converter
Convert Los Angeles to Toronto instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Los Angeles
PST
1:31
Toronto
EST
4:31
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How the Los Angeles to Toronto time difference works
Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. For example, 9:00 AM Los Angeles is 12:00 PM Toronto. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
3 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
Toronto offset
UTC-5
Los Angeles to Toronto conversion chart
| Los Angeles (PST) | Toronto (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Toronto). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
Toronto (EST)
OttawaMontrealQuebec CityHamilton
Los Angeles to Toronto questions
Is Toronto ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. So 9:00 AM Los Angeles is 12:00 PM Toronto, and 5:00 PM Los Angeles is 8:00 PM Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto when it is 12:00 PM Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Los Angeles in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 PM Toronto in Toronto.
How many hours difference is there between Los Angeles and Toronto?
There is a 3 hours difference. Toronto (EST) runs 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST).
Do Los Angeles and Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and Toronto observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 3 hours difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Toronto?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Toronto). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Los Angeles and Toronto.
Which cities use Los Angeles and Toronto?
Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield. Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton.