Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis year-round. Minneapolis uses Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6/-5) while Toronto uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). Both cities observe DST on the same schedule.
The consistent 1-hour difference makes business coordination simple between these two Great Lakes region cities.
Business hours align well. 9:00 AM Minneapolis is 10:00 AM Toronto - both in prime working hours. The 1-hour difference is minimal.
Delta, United, and Air Canada operate direct flights between Minneapolis and Toronto, taking about 2 hours. Both cities are major financial and cultural centers in their respective countries.