Toronto → Washington, D.C.: Time Difference
Washington, D.C. and Toronto are showing the same clock time.
How the difference works
Toronto uses America/Toronto (UTC-5 standard time) and Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — the same standard offset. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 563 km (350 mi) great-circle distance.
Toronto → Washington, D.C., hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Toronto and Washington, D.C.?
In standard time, Washington, D.C. keeps the same clock time as Toronto. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Toronto, what time is it in Washington, D.C.?
In standard time it is 09:00 in Washington, D.C.. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Washington, D.C. from Toronto?
About 563 km (350 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.