Time difference between United Kingdom and Canada: 5 hours
United Kingdom is 5 hours ahead of Canada
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.
| United Kingdom — Time zone | Canada — Time zone | Difference vs Canada |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Eastern Time (Toronto) | +5 hours |
| United Kingdom | Pacific Time (Vancouver) | +8 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
United Kingdom 14:00–18:00 = Canada 09:00–13:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| United Kingdom | Canada |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 |
| 01:00 | 20:00 |
| 02:00 | 21:00 |
| 03:00 | 22:00 |
| 04:00 | 23:00 |
| 05:00 | 00:00 |
| 06:00 | 01:00 |
| 07:00 | 02:00 |
| 08:00 | 03:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 |
| 10:00 | 05:00 |
| 11:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 |
| 13:00 | 08:00 |
| 14:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 |
| 16:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 |
| 19:00 | 14:00 |
| 20:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 |
| 22:00 | 17:00 |
| 23:00 | 18:00 |
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 United Kingdom and Canada?
United Kingdom is 5 hours ahead of Canada. When it is 12:00 noon in United Kingdom, it is 07:00 in Canada.
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?
United Kingdom 14:00–18:00 = Canada 09:00–13:00. 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.