Time difference between Canada and United Kingdom: 5 hours
Canada is 5 hours behind United Kingdom
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| Canada — Time zone | United Kingdom — Time zone | Difference vs United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (Toronto) | United Kingdom | −5 hours |
| Pacific Time (Vancouver) | United Kingdom | −8 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
Canada 09:00–13:00 = United Kingdom 14:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Canada | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:00 |
| 01:00 | 06:00 |
| 02:00 | 07:00 |
| 03:00 | 08:00 |
| 04:00 | 09:00 |
| 05:00 | 10:00 |
| 06:00 | 11:00 |
| 07:00 | 12:00 |
| 08:00 | 13:00 |
| 09:00 | 14:00 |
| 10:00 | 15:00 |
| 11:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 |
| 13:00 | 18:00 |
| 14:00 | 19:00 |
| 15:00 | 20:00 |
| 16:00 | 21:00 |
| 17:00 | 22:00 |
| 18:00 | 23:00 |
| 19:00 | 00:00 |
| 20:00 | 01:00 |
| 21:00 | 02:00 |
| 22:00 | 03:00 |
| 23:00 | 04:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Canada and United Kingdom?
Canada is 5 hours behind United Kingdom. When it is 12:00 noon in Canada, it is 17:00 in United Kingdom.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Canada 09:00–13:00 = United Kingdom 14:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
How many time zones does Canada have?
This page covers 2 time zones in Canada, using Eastern Time (Toronto) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.