Toronto to London Time Converter
Convert Toronto to London instantly.
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Toronto
EST
1:53
London
BST
6:53
EST and BST are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and BST.
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How the EST to BST time difference works
BST is 5 hours ahead of EST. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM EST 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
EST offset
UTC-5
BST offset
UTC+0
EST to BST conversion chart
| Toronto (EST) | London (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 EST (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
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
EST to BST questions
Is BST ahead of or behind EST?
BST is 5 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM BST, and 5:00 PM EST is 10:00 PM BST.
What time is BST when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Toronto, it is 5:00 PM BST in London.
How many hours difference is there between EST and BST?
There is a 5 hours difference. London (BST) runs 5 hours ahead of Toronto (EST).
Do EST and BST observe daylight saving time?
Both Toronto and London 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 EST and BST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM BST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Toronto and London.
Which cities use EST and BST?
Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton. London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast.