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UK Time to Canada 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 UK Time to Canada Time, subtract 5 hours from the UK Time time: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.

UK Time (UK time) is used in United Kingdom. Canada Time (Canada time) is used in Canada.

UK Time to Canada Time time conversion table

UK Time to Canada Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

UK TimeCanada 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 UK Time to Canada Time

Subtract 5 hours from the UK Time time to get Canada 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 UK Time and Canada Time

The time difference between UK Time and Canada 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: Canada Time is 5 hours behind of UK Time.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Canada Time is 4 hours behind of UK Time.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Canada Time is 5 hours behind of UK Time.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Canada Time is 4 hours behind of UK Time.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Canada Time is 5 hours behind of UK Time.

UK Time and Canada Time during daylight saving time

  • UK Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
  • Canada 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 UK Time and Canada Time

UK Time and Canada 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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UK Time to Canada Time FAQ

What is the time difference between UK Time and Canada Time?

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

What is 9 AM UK Time in Canada Time?

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

What is 12 PM (noon) UK Time in Canada Time?

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

Is Canada Time ahead of or behind UK Time?

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

Does UK Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. UK Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.

Does Canada Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Canada 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 UK Time and Canada Time?

UK Time and Canada 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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.