BST to Toronto Time Converter
EST is 5 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.
EST is 5 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert BST to Toronto Time, subtract 5 hours from the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM EST.
BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. Toronto Time (Toronto time) is used in Toronto, Canada.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
BST to Toronto Time time conversion table
BST to Toronto Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| BST | Toronto Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| BST | Toronto Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| BST | Toronto Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Conversion table from BST to Toronto Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Toronto Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert BST to Toronto Time
Subtract 5 hours from the BST time to get Toronto 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 BST and Toronto Time
The time difference between BST and Toronto 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: Toronto Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Toronto Time is 4 hours behind of BST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Toronto Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Toronto Time is 4 hours behind of BST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Toronto Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
BST and Toronto Time during daylight saving time
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- Toronto 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 BST and Toronto Time
BST and Toronto 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.
BST to Toronto Time FAQ
What is the time difference between BST and Toronto 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 BST in Toronto Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM EST.
What is 12 PM (noon) BST in Toronto Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 AM EST.
Is Toronto Time ahead of or behind BST?
EST is 5 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in Toronto Time than in BST.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
Does Toronto Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Toronto 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 BST and Toronto Time?
BST and Toronto 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.