Houston Time vs Toronto Time
What is the time difference between Houston, Texas and Toronto, Canada? 1 hours ahead of Houston. Live clocks, conversion tips, and business scheduling guide.
Houston, Texas (CDT)
Monday, September 21, 2026
Toronto (EDT)
Monday, September 21, 2026
Houston to Toronto — Hour-by-Hour Conversion
| Houston (CDT) | Toronto (EDT) |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Highlighted rows = typical Houston business hours
Business Scheduling: Houston ↔ Toronto
The manageable 1-hour difference makes Houston-Toronto business coordination simple. Canada's energy sector in Alberta (Mountain Time, same as Houston -1h) also maintains close ties with Houston.
Travel Tips: Houston to Toronto
Direct flights from Houston to Toronto take about 3.5 hours. Remember to set your watch 1 hour forward when heading north to Toronto.
Fun Facts
- Toronto is Canada's largest city and financial capital
- Both Houston and Toronto are among North America's top 5 most diverse cities
- When Houston starts work at 8 AM, Toronto workers are already at 9 AM
About Houston and Toronto Time Zones
Toronto operates on Eastern Time (ET), the same time zone as New York. Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Houston year-round, as both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.