Moscow is usually 7 hours ahead of Toronto. Toronto observes daylight saving time and Moscow does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

MoscowToronto

Sunrise 4:14 AMSunset 8:59 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:55 AMSunset 8:54 PM(local)

Toronto: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
MoscowUTC+3
TorontoUTC-4

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Moscow

Dialing code+7
Population10,381,222
Coordinates55.75Β°N, 37.62Β°E
Elevation155 m

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Toronto

Dialing code+1
Population2,794,356
Coordinates43.71Β°N, 79.40Β°W
Elevation161 m

Best time for a call: 16:00–18:00 in MoscowAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and Toronto?
Moscow is 7 hours ahead of Toronto. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Moscow and Toronto?
The best window to call is 16:00–18:00 Moscow time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Moscow and Toronto change?
Because at least one of Moscow and Toronto observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).