Riga is usually 7 hours ahead of Toronto. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

RigaToronto

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 8:13 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:48 PM(local)

Riga: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Toronto: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
RigaUTC+3
TorontoUTC-4

πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Riga

Dialing code+371
Population742,572
Coordinates56.95Β°N, 24.11Β°E
Elevation6 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 RigaAdd to calendar

25 October 2026 β€” 1 November 2026: the gap is 6h instead of the usual 7h β€” Riga and Toronto change clocks on different days.

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Riga and Toronto?
Riga 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 Riga and Toronto?
The best window to call is 16:00–18:00 Riga 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 Riga and Toronto change?
Because Riga and Toronto switch to or from daylight saving time on different dates, the gap between them is temporarily larger or smaller for a few weeks around those changes.