Time difference

Time Difference Between London and Toronto

London is 5 hours ahead of Toronto. The current difference is 5 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
TorontoCanada 🇨🇦

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America/TorontoUTC−4
02 — Difference

London vs Toronto

London is 5 hours ahead of Toronto. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 07:00 in Toronto.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

London
UTC+1
Toronto
UTC−4
Difference
5 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between London and Toronto working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–12:00 Toronto time — that's 14:00–17:00 in London — about 3 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
5 hours
London zone
Europe/London
Toronto zone
America/Toronto
London offset
UTC+1
Toronto offset
UTC−4
London DST
Yes
Toronto DST
Yes
Countries
United Kingdom · Canada
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between London and Toronto?

London is 5 hours ahead of Toronto right now.

Is London ahead of Toronto?

Yes, London is 5 hours ahead of Toronto.

Do London and Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

What is the best meeting time between London and Toronto?

A good window is 09:00–12:00 in Toronto (14:00–17:00 in London), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.