Days in Etobicoke are currently getting shorter, about 17 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Etobicoke
Etobicoke is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.6442° N, 79.5699° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,858 km (3,019 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,160 km (3,206 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,877 km (9,244 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,410 km (3,983 mi) west
Etobicoke lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Etobicoke
The point on Earth exactly opposite Etobicoke is near Perth - when it's noon in Etobicoke, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Etobicoke
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Etobicoke
Etobicoke is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 69 days from now.
Because Etobicoke is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Etobicoke
In Etobicoke, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 55m, a difference of roughly 6h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Etobicoke's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Etobicoke at 43.64° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Etobicoke
With a population of 365,000, Etobicoke ranks as the 16th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Etobicoke
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ / CYYZ) is a major international airport serving Etobicoke directly.
Current local time at the airport is 23:41:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Etobicoke
Etobicoke uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Toronto. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Etobicoke
Business hours in Etobicoke (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Etobicoke
Compare time in Etobicoke with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Etobicoke
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Etobicoke in?
Etobicoke follows the America/Toronto time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Etobicoke at UTC-4.
What time is it in Etobicoke right now?
The current local time in Etobicoke is 23:41:59 on Monday, 12 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Etobicoke observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Etobicoke is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Etobicoke?
Etobicoke is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Etobicoke?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the airport serving Etobicoke. The current local time at the airport is 23:41:59.
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