Toronto to GMT Time Converter
Convert Toronto to Greenwich Mean Time instantly.
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Toronto
EST
2:07
Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
6:07
Toronto is on daylight savings (EDT) right now, while GMT stays at UTC+0 all year.
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How the Toronto to GMT time difference works
GMT is 4 hours ahead of Toronto. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the fixed UTC+0 reference time, used by the United Kingdom and Ireland in winter. For example, 9:00 AM Toronto is 1:00 PM GMT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
4 hours
Daylight saving
Toronto only
Toronto offset
UTC-5
GMT offset
UTC+0
Toronto to GMT conversion chart
| Toronto (EST) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Toronto (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM GMT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Toronto (EST)
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Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
LondonDublinLisbonEdinburghManchester
Toronto to GMT questions
Is GMT ahead of or behind Toronto?
GMT is 4 hours ahead of Toronto. So 9:00 AM Toronto is 1:00 PM GMT, and 5:00 PM Toronto is 9:00 PM GMT.
What time is it in GMT when it is 12:00 PM Toronto?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Toronto in Toronto, it is 4:00 PM GMT in Greenwich Mean Time.
How many hours difference is there between Toronto and GMT?
There is a 4 hours difference. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) runs 4 hours ahead of Toronto (EST).
Do Toronto and GMT observe daylight saving time?
Toronto observes daylight saving time but Greenwich Mean Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year. The United Kingdom and Ireland use GMT only in winter; from late March to late October they switch to British Summer Time (BST), one hour ahead of GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Toronto and GMT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Toronto (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM GMT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Toronto and Greenwich Mean Time.
Which cities use Toronto and GMT?
Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers cities such as London, Dublin, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester.