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GMT to Ottawa Time Converter

EST is 5 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.

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EST is 5 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert GMT to Ottawa Time, subtract 5 hours from the GMT time: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.

GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year. Ottawa Time (Ottawa time) is used in Ottawa, Canada.

The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).

GMT to Ottawa Time time conversion table

GMT to Ottawa Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

GMTOttawa TimeDay
12:00 AM GMT7:00 PM ESTprevious day
1:00 AM GMT8:00 PM ESTprevious day
2:00 AM GMT9:00 PM ESTprevious day
3:00 AM GMT10:00 PM ESTprevious day
4:00 AM GMT11:00 PM ESTprevious day
5:00 AM GMT12:00 AM ESTnight
6:00 AM GMT1:00 AM ESTnight
7:00 AM GMT2:00 AM ESTnight
8:00 AM GMT3:00 AM ESTnight
9:00 AM GMT4:00 AM ESTnight
10:00 AM GMT5:00 AM ESTnight
11:00 AM GMT6:00 AM EST—
12:00 PM GMT7:00 AM EST—
1:00 PM GMT8:00 AM EST—
2:00 PM GMT9:00 AM ESTwork hours
3:00 PM GMT10:00 AM ESTwork hours
4:00 PM GMT11:00 AM ESTwork hours
5:00 PM GMT12:00 PM EST—
6:00 PM GMT1:00 PM EST—
7:00 PM GMT2:00 PM EST—
8:00 PM GMT3:00 PM EST—
9:00 PM GMT4:00 PM EST—
10:00 PM GMT5:00 PM EST—
11:00 PM GMT6:00 PM EST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert GMT to Ottawa Time

Subtract 5 hours from the GMT time to get Ottawa Time.

Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 8:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between GMT and Ottawa Time

The time difference between GMT and Ottawa Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Ottawa Time is 5 hours behind of GMT.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Ottawa Time is 4 hours behind of GMT.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Ottawa Time is 5 hours behind of GMT.

GMT and Ottawa Time during daylight saving time

  • GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
  • Ottawa Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).

Best time for a meeting between GMT and Ottawa Time

GMT and Ottawa Time share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.

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GMT to Ottawa Time FAQ

What is the time difference between GMT and Ottawa Time?

Right now EST is 5 hours behind GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM GMT in Ottawa Time?

9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM EST.

What is 12 PM (noon) GMT in Ottawa Time?

12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 AM EST.

Is Ottawa Time ahead of or behind GMT?

EST is 5 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in Ottawa Time than in GMT.

Does GMT change for daylight saving time?

No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

Does Ottawa Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Ottawa Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.

What is the best time for a meeting between GMT and Ottawa Time?

GMT and Ottawa Time share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.