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London to Toronto Time

Toronto is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because the two places switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

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Time difference between London and Toronto

Toronto is 5 hours behind London for most of the year.

  • 2026: Toronto is 4 hours behind London from Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026.
  • 2027: Toronto is 4 hours behind London from Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027.

London to Toronto conversion table

LondonTorontoMost of the yearTorontoMar 8 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026
12 AM7 PM−1 day8 PM−1 day
1 AM8 PM−1 day9 PM−1 day
2 AM9 PM−1 day10 PM−1 day
3 AM10 PM−1 day11 PM−1 day
4 AM11 PM−1 day12 AM
5 AM12 AM1 AM
6 AM1 AM2 AM
7 AM2 AM3 AM
8 AM3 AM4 AM
9 AM4 AM5 AM
10 AM5 AM6 AM
11 AM6 AM7 AM
12 PM7 AM8 AM
1 PM8 AM9 AM
2 PM9 AM10 AM
3 PM10 AM11 AM
4 PM11 AM12 PM
5 PM12 PM1 PM
6 PM1 PM2 PM
7 PM2 PM3 PM
8 PM3 PM4 PM
9 PM4 PM5 PM
10 PM5 PM6 PM
11 PM6 PM7 PM

Best time to meet

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 3 hours: 2 PM – 5 PM London (9 AM – 12 PM Toronto). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in London?

4 AM for most of the year. Toronto is 5 hours behind London.

How many hours is Toronto behind London?

Usually 5 hours. The gap changes for a few weeks a year because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates: 2026: Toronto is 4 hours behind London from Mar 8 – Mar 28, 2026, Oct 25 – Oct 31, 2026. 2027: Toronto is 4 hours behind London from Mar 14 – Mar 27, 2027, Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2027.

Does London use daylight saving time?

Yes. London is UTC+0 (GMT) in January and UTC+1 (BST) in July. Mar 29, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC+1; Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back to UTC+0.

Does Toronto use daylight saving time?

Yes. Toronto is UTC−5 (EST) in January and UTC−4 (EDT) in July. Mar 8, 2026: clocks go forward to UTC−4; Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back to UTC−5.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Toronto?

Working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) overlap for 3 hours: 2 PM – 5 PM London (9 AM – 12 PM Toronto). That window is the best time for calls and meetings.