GMT to Toronto Time Converter
Convert Greenwich Mean Time to Toronto instantly.
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Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
9:25
Toronto
EST
4:25
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How the GMT to Toronto time difference works
Toronto is 5 hours behind GMT. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the time zone of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. For example, 9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM Toronto. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
5 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
GMT offset
UTC+0
Toronto offset
UTC-5
GMT to Toronto conversion chart
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Toronto (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM GMT (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Toronto). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
LondonDublinLisbonEdinburghManchester
Toronto (EST)
OttawaMontrealQuebec CityHamilton
GMT to Toronto questions
Is Toronto ahead of or behind GMT?
Toronto is 5 hours behind GMT. So 9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM Toronto, and 5:00 PM GMT is 12:00 PM Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto when it is 12:00 PM GMT?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) GMT in Greenwich Mean Time, it is 7:00 AM Toronto in Toronto.
How many hours difference is there between GMT and Toronto?
There is a 5 hours difference. Toronto (EST) runs 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Do GMT and Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Both Greenwich Mean Time and Toronto observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and Toronto?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM GMT (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Toronto). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Greenwich Mean Time and Toronto.
Which cities use GMT and Toronto?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers cities such as London, Dublin, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester. Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton.