Toronto (Eastern) to London — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → GMT/BST (UTC+1). London is 5 hours ahead relative to Toronto (Eastern) right now.
Toronto (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
London
Oct 7, 2026, 12:54 PM
Need the reverse? London to Toronto (Eastern) →
Sample times — ET to GMT/BST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Toronto (Eastern) and LondonToronto (Eastern) vs London time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because Toronto (Eastern) and London switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) ET GMT/BST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC London is 5 hours ahead Mar 8 – Mar 28 UTC−4 UTC London is 4 hours ahead Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC−4 UTC+1 London is 5 hours ahead Oct 25 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC London is 4 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC London is 5 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Toronto (Eastern) vs London time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because Toronto (Eastern) and London switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | ET | GMT/BST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC | London is 5 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Mar 28 | UTC−4 | UTC | London is 4 hours ahead |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC−4 | UTC+1 | London is 5 hours ahead |
| Oct 25 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC | London is 4 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC | London is 5 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Toronto to London is the Eastern-Canada-to-UK corridor for banking, insurance, and media. London runs five hours ahead of Toronto, occasionally four during a daylight saving mismatch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Toronto (Eastern) and London?
Right now the offset is about 5 hours ahead (from ET to GMT/BST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Toronto (Eastern) vs London?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across eastern Canada and the United Kingdom?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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