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Time Difference: Montreal to Tokyo

🇨🇦MontrealUTC-5
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇨🇦
Montreal, Canada
Mon, Jun 22
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Tue, Jun 23

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Time Difference
13 hours
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Montreal
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Montreal vs Tokyo timezone guide

Montreal (Canada) uses the America/Toronto timezone at UTC-5, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Montreal (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Montreal and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Montreal and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

MontrealTokyoStatus
6am7pmMontreal early, Tokyo evening
7am8pmMontreal early, Tokyo evening
8am9pmMontreal early, Tokyo evening
9am10pmMontreal working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am11pmMontreal working hours, Tokyo late evening
11am12amMontreal working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm1amMontreal working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm2amMontreal working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm3amMontreal working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm4amMontreal working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm5amMontreal working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm6amMontreal evening, Tokyo early
6pm7amMontreal evening, Tokyo early
7pm8amMontreal evening, Tokyo early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amMontreal late evening, Tokyo working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Montreal and Tokyo

Montreal observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Montreal's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Montreal is 14 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Montreal is 13 hours behind Tokyo
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Montreal is 14 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Montreal and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
10,392 km
Direct flight time
~13h 14m

Montreal and Tokyo are 10,392 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 14m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Montreal and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Montreal is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Montreal ahead of Tokyo?
No. Montreal is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Montreal?
When it's 9 AM in Montreal, it's 10pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Montreal and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Montreal and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Montreal and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Montreal observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Montreal and Tokyo?
Montreal and Tokyo are 10,392 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 14 minutes.