Canada Time to BST Converter
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST at the moment. To convert Canada Time to BST, add 5 hours to the Canada Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
Canada Time (Canada time) is used in Canada. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
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.
Canada Time to BST time conversion table
Canada Time to BST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Canada Time | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 1:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM EST | 3:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM GMT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 1:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 2:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 5:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
| 6:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM GMT | night |
| 7:00 PM EST | 12:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 1:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 2:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 3:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 4:00 AM GMT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Canada Time to BST
Add 5 hours to the Canada Time time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 2:00 PM GMT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 3:00 AM GMT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Canada Time and BST
The time difference between Canada Time and BST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Canada Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of Canada Time.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Canada Time.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: BST is 4 hours ahead of Canada Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: BST is 5 hours ahead of Canada Time.
Canada Time and BST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between Canada Time and BST
Canada Time and BST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
Canada Time to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between Canada Time and BST?
Right now GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Canada Time in BST?
9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) Canada Time in BST?
12:00 PM EST is 5:00 PM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind Canada Time?
GMT is 5 hours ahead of EST, so it is later in BST than in Canada Time.
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.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between Canada Time and BST?
Canada Time and BST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM EST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.