Toronto ER Wait Times

11 emergency departments · ON · Live as of 2:25 a.m. EDT

Shortest: University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital at 4h 55m
Average: 5h 17m
Longest: 5h 54m
91 people waiting now

University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital

24/7 · 399 Bathurst St

4h 55m

University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital

24/7 · 200 Elizabeth St

5h 3m

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

24/7 · 2075 Bayview Avenue

5h 54m

Casey House Hospice

24/7 · 9 Huntley Street

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Hospital for Sick Children

24/7 · 555 University Avenue

1h 15m–4hPredicted

Humber River Hospital -York Finch

24/7 · 2111 Finch Avenue W

1h 15m–3h 30mPredicted

Michael Garron Hospital

24/7 · 825 Coxwell Ave

1h–3hPredicted

Mount Sinai Hospital

24/7 · 600 University Ave

1h 15m–4hPredicted

Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital

24/7 · 2867 Ellesmere Rd

45m–2hPredicted

St. Michael's Hospital - Bond St. Site

24/7 · 30 Bond St

1h 15m–4hPredicted

Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre

Limited hours · 150 Sherway Drive

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4h 55m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Toronto ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Toronto over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Toronto ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

5h17
6am
5h47
7am
5h45
8am
5h47
9am
5h42
10am
5h41
11am
5h34
12pm
5h31
1pm
5h32
2pm
5h32
3pm
5h31
4pm
5h29
5pm

Projected from typical wait patterns across Toronto ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Toronto

Based on historical wait patterns across Toronto emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Mondays 10am avg ~2h 45m
Longest wait Tuesdays 3pm avg ~5h 7m

Nearby ERs Outside Toronto

Hamilton Health Sciences - Mcmaster

Hamilton · 61 km away

1h 11m

Trillium Health Partners - Mississauga Hospital

Mississauga · 21 km away

1h 48m

St. Joseph's Healthcare - Charlton Campus

Hamilton · 63 km away

1h 55m

Halton Healthcare - Milton District Hospital

Milton · 43 km away

2h 12m

Juravinski Hospital

Hamilton · 61 km away

2h 20m

Emergency Rooms in Toronto

Toronto has 11 emergency departments — 10 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 1 with limited operating hours. 3 of 11 currently have live wait time data. Right now, 91 people are waiting across Toronto emergency departments.

Wait time data for Toronto is sourced from individual hospital websites and updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Toronto use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Toronto

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Toronto ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in Toronto right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Toronto right now is at University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital with an estimated wait of 4h 55m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Toronto?
Toronto has 11 emergency departments, 10 of which operate 24/7. 3 currently have live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Toronto?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Toronto hospitals using data from individual hospital websites. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
What is the average ER wait time in Toronto?
The current average ER wait time across Toronto emergency departments is approximately 5h 17m. This is a real-time average and changes throughout the day. Overnight waits tend to be longer than midday due to reduced staffing.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get Toronto ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Toronto wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all Toronto ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Toronto with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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