Time zone meeting planner
Los Angeles and Toronto: plan a meeting across time zones
Los Angeles and Toronto are 3 hours apart (Toronto ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Los Angeles and Toronto is constant all year: Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Los Angeles lands at 12 PM in Toronto — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Los Angeles changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
- Toronto changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — Los Angeles: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Los Angeles: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Los Angeles: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Los Angeles: Christmas Day
- 25 December — Toronto: Christmas Day
- 1 January 2027 — Toronto: New Year's Day
- 26 March 2027 — Toronto: Good Friday
- 1 July 2027 — Toronto: Canada Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Los Angeles and Toronto
What time is it in Toronto when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Los Angeles is 12 PM in Toronto (UTC-7 against UTC-4). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Los Angeles or Toronto change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in Los Angeles or Toronto soon?
Los Angeles: Columbus Day on 12 October. Toronto: Christmas Day on 25 December.