Time difference between Toronto and Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Toronto.

Canada · Eastern Daylight Time

3:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

11:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Toronto to Abu Dhabi time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Toronto and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Toronto. Toronto is on UTC−4 and Abu Dhabi is on UTC+4.

What time is it in Abu Dhabi when it is 9 AM in Toronto?

When it is 9:00 AM in Toronto, it is 5:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.

When is the best time to call Abu Dhabi from Toronto?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Toronto (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Toronto and Abu Dhabi change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Abu Dhabi will be 9 hours ahead of Toronto.

Toronto is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi. More: time in Toronto · time in Abu Dhabi