London to Toronto Time Converter
Toronto is 5 hours behind London (GMT). Since Toronto uses Eastern Time (same as New York), the London-Toronto gap equals the London-New York gap.
Daylight saving note: Usually 5h. Brief 4h windows occur during DST transitions when London is on GMT and Toronto is on EDT.
GMT to ET Conversion Table
Full 24-hour reference table. Use the live clocks above for the exact current offset.
| 🇬🇧 GMT | 🇨🇦 GMT → ESTUTC+0 to UTC-5 | 🇨🇦 BST → EDTUTC+1 to UTC-4 | 🇨🇦 GMT → EDTUTC+0 to UTC-4 transition weeks | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | prev day |
| 01:00 | 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | prev day |
| 02:00 | 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | prev day |
| 03:00 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | prev day |
| 04:00 | 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM | prev day |
| 05:00 | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 06:00 | 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 07:00 | 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 08:00 | 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 09:00 | 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 10:00 | 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 11:00 | 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 12:00 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 13:00 | 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 14:00 | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 15:00 | 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 16:00 | 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 17:00 | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 18:00 | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 19:00 | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 20:00 | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 21:00 | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 22:00 | 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 23:00 | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
"prev day" = converted time falls on the previous calendar day.
Best Hours to Schedule London–Toronto Calls
From London, Toronto is available from 2:00 PM GMT (9:00 AM Toronto EST). The working overlap window is 2:00–5:00 PM London (9:00 AM–12:00 PM Toronto) — identical to the London-New York pattern. UK-Canada business follows the same transatlantic scheduling rhythm as UK-US.
About London (GMT)
London (GMT/BST) starts its business day 5 hours before Toronto. The first part of London's day (9:00 AM–2:00 PM GMT) passes entirely before Toronto opens. London-based financial firms with Toronto offices use the afternoon block (2–5 PM GMT) for Canada calls.
About Toronto (ET)
Toronto (Eastern Time, EST/EDT) is Canada's financial capital and shares its timezone with New York. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) opens at 9:30 AM ET — same as the NYSE. UK-Canada bilateral trade exceeds £29 billion annually, making the London-Toronto corridor one of the strongest Commonwealth business links.
How to Avoid London–Toronto Conversion Mistakes
Use the live clocks and the table for different jobs. The live clocks show the current offset between London and Toronto. The table gives you a stable reference for planning common hours. If the page has more than one table column, pick the column that matches the season or DST state shown in the column label.
Daylight saving is the main trap. Some pairs stay fixed all year, while others move by one hour because only one side changes clocks, or because the two sides change on different dates. That is why this page keeps the daylight saving note near the live clocks and labels alternate table scenarios instead of hiding the offset change in a paragraph.
Always check the calendar date when the converted time lands near midnight. A late evening time in London can become the next day in Toronto, and an early morning time can still be the previous day. If the table marks "next day" or "prev day", include that date shift in the message or calendar invite.
Abbreviations can be ambiguous. ET can mean EST or EDT; London can be GMT or BST; Sydney can be AEST or AEDT. City names and IANA time zones are safer for exact scheduling than abbreviations alone. For recurring meetings, test the same local time once in January and once in July before you lock it in.
For one-off events, enter the exact date and time in the main time zone converter or meeting scheduler if the table does not show your hour. That keeps the answer tied to the correct daylight saving rule instead of a memorized offset.
When you share the result, write both local times in one line: "10:00 AM GMT/ converted ET time." For client calls, flights, webinars, launches, and deadlines, also include the date. The extra wording feels repetitive, but it gives every recipient a second way to catch a timezone mistake before it becomes a missed meeting. It is especially helpful when someone forwards the invite to a third city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is Toronto from London?
Toronto (EST) is 5 hours behind London (GMT). This equals the London-New York gap, since both Toronto and New York use Eastern Time.
What time is 2 PM London in Toronto?
2:00 PM London (GMT) is 9:00 AM Toronto (EST). This is the start of the transatlantic overlap window — London afternoon, Toronto morning.
Is the London-Toronto time difference the same as London-New York?
Yes. Toronto and New York both use Eastern Time (EST/EDT), so London is 5 hours ahead of both cities. Any conversion from London to Toronto gives the same result as London to New York.
What are good hours for London-Toronto calls?
2:00–5:00 PM London (GMT) = 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Toronto (EST). This is when both are in normal business hours. Calls before 2 PM London ask Toronto to join before 9 AM.