Berlin is 6 hours ahead of Toronto. Toronto uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4) while Berlin uses Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2). When it's 12:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in Berlin.
Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the difference can temporarily be 5 or 7 hours during transition periods in spring and fall.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Toronto time. This corresponds to 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Berlin, catching afternoon business hours in Germany.
Toronto and Berlin are both major financial and tech centers in their respective regions. Germany is one of Canada's largest European trading partners, with strong ties in automotive, manufacturing, and technology sectors.