London ER Wait Times
3 hospital ERs, including a children's ER in London. Check available wait times from official sources, hours and directions.
3 of 3 reportingSource: official sources
Right now· Estimated wait to see a physician
3 of 3 ERs reporting
LHSC
2 of 2 ERs reporting
- Typical
- 8 hr 45 min
- Shortest
- 8 hr 0 minVictoria Hospital
- Longest
- 9 hr 30 minUniversity Hospital
LHSC Children's
1 of 1 ER reporting
- Current wait
- 4 hr 30 minChildren's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre
Each health system estimates waits its own way, so figures are shown per system and not combined.
London hospital ER wait times right now
London children's ER wait times
Which London hospitals handle trauma, stroke or burns?
- Stroke care
- University Hospital
- Burn care
- Victoria Hospital
- Children's emergency care
- Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre
- Psychiatric emergency care
- Victoria Hospital
- Labour and delivery
- Victoria Hospital
About emergency care in London
London Health Sciences Centre runs three emergency departments in London. University Hospital, on Windermere Road, and Victoria Hospital, on Commissioners Road East, are its adult emergency departments; Children's Hospital, at the Victoria site next to the adult department, treats babies, children and teens up to 18. Victoria is the Level One Trauma Centre for Southwestern Ontario and University Hospital is the Regional Stroke Centre.
LHSC publishes an estimated wait for each one: the time a non-urgent patient may wait after triage to see a doctor. It doesn't include tests such as imaging, or time in hospital if you are admitted. The most seriously ill and injured are always seen first.
ER, urgent care or walk-in clinic?
Emergency department
Serious problems that need a hospital, any time: broken bones, deep cuts, severe pain, or a fever in a baby under 3 months.
Urgent care
Problems that are not life-threatening but need care today: sprains, minor cuts and burns, infections. Hours are often limited.
Walk-in clinics
Minor problems such as colds, sore throats, rashes or prescription refills are often quicker here.
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Call 911
Chest pain or pressure, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding, trouble breathing, a serious injury, or someone who will not wake up.
London ER wait time questions
What is the shortest ER wait in London right now?
At 9:15 pm EDT, the shortest published ER wait among LHSC ERs was Victoria Hospital at 8 hours 0 minutes. The median across 2 reporting ERs was 8 hours 45 minutes. Numbers change through the day, so check the list above before you go.
How are London ER wait times calculated?
London Health Sciences Centre publishes "Estimated wait to see a physician": The most current estimate of how long it will take for non-urgent and non-emergent patients to be seen, from assessment by a triage nurse until they are seen by a doctor. It does not include time for specialized care such as imaging, or time in hospital if a patient is admitted. LHSC estimates it from data in its health information system.
LHSC Children's Hospital publishes "Estimated wait to see a physician": An estimate of how long it will take for non-urgent and non-emergent children and youth to be seen, from assessment by a triage nurse until they are seen by a doctor. LHSC updates it every 15 minutes.
These measures can differ in their starting point and statistic. Compare estimates within the same measurement group. Patients with the most urgent needs are seen first.
Source: London Health Sciences Centre; LHSC Children's Hospital
How often are London ER wait times updated?
Providers publish estimates on different schedules. Our checks are separate from those updates, and the displayed number may stay the same after a check. Each listing shows its available timestamp; check the source-specific frequencies below.
| Source | Provider updates | Our checks |
|---|---|---|
| London Health Sciences Centre / LHSC Children's Hospital | About every 15 minutes | Every 5 minutes |
Is there a children's ER in London?
Yes: Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre. Children's emergency departments see children and teens; adults should go to an adult or all-ages ER. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Do all ERs listed on this London page publish wait times?
Yes. Every ER listed on this page has a published wait estimate.
Photo credits (3)
- Victoria Hospital: photo by Nephron at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- University Hospital: photo by Nephron at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre: photo by Jfvoll, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Medical emergency? Call 911 now.
Do not check wait times or drive yourself if you have chest pain, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding or trouble breathing. Paramedics can start treatment on the way to hospital.