United Kingdom to Canada time converter

Canada is 5 hours behind United Kingdom. When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, it is 4:00 AM in Canada.

United Kingdom BST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Canada EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sat, Oct 17
BSTUTC+1
Ottawa
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4-5h
Finding your time zone…

5:11 PM in United Kingdom, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United Kingdom to Canada conversion table

Every hour of today in United Kingdom and the matching time in Canada. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

United KingdomCanada
12:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in United Kingdom (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Canada).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because United Kingdom and Canada switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -5h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Canada?

Canada is 5 hours behind United Kingdom.

What time is it in Canada when it is 9 AM in United Kingdom?

When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, it is 4:00 AM in Canada.

When is the best time to call Canada from United Kingdom?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in United Kingdom (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Canada).

Does the time difference between United Kingdom 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.