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Time Difference Between Riyadh and Toronto

Toronto is 7 hours behind Riyadh.

By Daniel HartReviewed

Toronto is 7 hours behind Riyadh. When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, it is 2:00 AM in Toronto.

7 hours
time difference
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
overlap (Riyadh time)
1 hour
9–5 overlap

How far apart are Riyadh and Toronto?

Toronto (Canada) runs 7 hours behind Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). In practical terms, the working day in Toronto starts while Riyadh is already well into the afternoon or evening, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.

Best time to schedule a call or meeting

The comfortable window — when both cities are inside normal 9-to-5 hours — runs from about 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Riyadh time, roughly 1 hour. Schedule calls inside that band and neither side is working unsocial hours.

A note on daylight saving

The difference shown here reflects the current offset between Riyadh and Toronto. Because regions switch to and from daylight saving on different dates — and some do not observe it at all — the gap can move by an hour for a few weeks each spring and autumn. If you are booking something months ahead, it is worth re-checking close to the date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Toronto is 7 hours behind Riyadh. When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, it is 2:00 AM in Toronto.