UK and Canada Time Difference
What is the time difference?
Canada (Toronto) is 5 hours behind the UK (London). London follows GMT, while Canada uses EST.
Preset Time Differences Between Countries
Planning Calls Between the UK and Canada
When planning a call, it is important to consider the 5-hour time difference between the UK and Canada (Eastern Time). The UK (London) is 5 hours ahead of Canada (Toronto/Montreal).
If you are in the UK (London), the most convenient time for a conference call or meeting is during the afternoon hours. This aligns with morning working hours in Canada.
UK (London) Time: 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Canada (Toronto/Montreal) Time: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Quick Facts:
Time Zones: London follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST), while Toronto and Montreal follow Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Time Differences by City: Since Canada spans multiple time zones, the exact gap with London varies:
Halifax (AST): 4 hours behind London.
Toronto / Montreal (EST): 5 hours behind London.
Calgary / Edmonton (MST): 7 hours behind London.
Vancouver (PST): 8 hours behind London.
Daylight Saving Time: Both the UK and Canada observe daylight saving time, but the start and end dates may differ. This tool automatically adjusts to show accurate live time.
Scheduling within this window ensures smooth communication without late evenings in the UK or very early mornings in Canada.