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What time is it in Montreal right now?

06:15 PM
Wed, Jun 3
Timezone
America/Toronto
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Coordinates
45.50, -73.57
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About the Montreal timezone

The current time in Montreal, Canada is 06:15 PM (UTC-4). Montreal observes America/Toronto (UTC-5).

Montreal is located in Canada at 45.50°N, 73.57°W. View Montreal on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Montreal

Sunrise
5:08 AM
Solar noon
12:52 PM
Sunset
8:35 PM
Day length
15h 28m

On Wednesday, June 3, Montreal sees 15h 28m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:08 AM, reaches its highest point at 12:52 PM, and sets at 8:35 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Montreal

Montreal observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-5 → UTC-4).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-4 → UTC-5).

During DST, business hours in Montreal shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Montreal, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Montreal from around the world

Time difference between Montreal and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–5pm in Montreal corresponds to 9am–5pm in New York.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
New Yorksame time9am–5pm (Montreal) = 9am–5pm (New York)
Los Angeles3 hours ahead12pm–5pm (Montreal) = 9am–2pm (Los Angeles)
London5 hours behind9am–12pm (Montreal) = 2pm–5pm (London)
Berlin6 hours behind9am–11am (Montreal) = 3pm–5pm (Berlin)
Dubai8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo13 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney14 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Montreal

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Montreal and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
BostonUS403 kmsame time
TorontoCanada504 kmsame time
New YorkUS534 kmsame time
Washington DCUS787 kmsame time
HalifaxCanada790 km1 hour ahead
ChicagoUS1,198 km1 hour behind

Other cities in UTC-5

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Compare Montreal with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Montreal right now?
The current time in Montreal, Canada can be seen at the top of this page. Montreal observes the America/Toronto timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
What timezone is Montreal in?
Montreal, Canada is in the America/Toronto timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Montreal?
Montreal has a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
Does Montreal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Montreal observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Montreal in 2026?
In 2026, Montreal springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Montreal in 2026?
In 2026, Montreal falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.