Toronto to BST Time Converter
Convert Toronto to British Summer Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Toronto
EST
4:26
British Summer Time
BST
9:26
Toronto and BST are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and BST.
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How the Toronto to BST time difference works
BST is 5 hours ahead of Toronto. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM Toronto is 2:00 PM BST. 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
Toronto offset
UTC-5
BST offset
UTC+0
Toronto to BST conversion chart
| Toronto (EST) | British Summer Time (BST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Toronto (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Toronto (EST)
OttawaMontrealQuebec CityHamilton
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolBristol
Toronto to BST questions
Is BST ahead of or behind Toronto?
BST is 5 hours ahead of Toronto. So 9:00 AM Toronto is 2:00 PM BST, and 5:00 PM Toronto is 10:00 PM BST.
What time is it in BST when it is 12:00 PM Toronto?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Toronto in Toronto, it is 5:00 PM BST in British Summer Time.
How many hours difference is there between Toronto and BST?
There is a 5 hours difference. British Summer Time (BST) runs 5 hours ahead of Toronto (EST).
Do Toronto and BST observe daylight saving time?
Both Toronto and British Summer Time 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 Toronto and BST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Toronto (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Toronto and British Summer Time.
Which cities use Toronto and BST?
Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton. British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol.