GST to Canada time converter
Canada is 8 hours behind GST. When it is 9:00 AM in GST, it is 1:00 AM in Canada.
7:07 PM in GST, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
GST to Canada conversion table
Every hour of today in GST and the matching time in Canada. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| GST | Canada |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in GST (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Canada).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because GST and Canada switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -8h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between GST and Canada?
Canada is 8 hours behind GST.
What time is it in Canada when it is 9 AM in GST?
When it is 9:00 AM in GST, it is 1:00 AM in Canada.
When is the best time to call Canada from GST?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in GST (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Canada).
Does the time difference between GST and Canada change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.