Current time in Montreal
Montreal is on UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time.
IANA zone America/Toronto. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from Montreal
| Place | Montreal is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time all year | |
| Chicago | 1 h ahead all year | |
| Los Angeles | 3 h ahead all year | |
| London | 5 h behind 4 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Berlin | 6 h behind 5 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| India | 9 h 30 min behind 10 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 13 h behind 14 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 14 h behind 16 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 15 h behind 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| UTC | 4 h behind 5 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Montreal
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Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Toronto
Standard: UTC−5 (EST)
Daylight saving: UTC−4 (EDT)
Same clock all year as: Detroit, Grand Turk, Havana, Marengo, Petersburg, Vevay, Vincennes, Winamac, Indianapolis, Iqaluit, Monticello, Louisville.
Daylight saving in Montreal
UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−5 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
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Questions
What time zone is Montreal in?
Montreal uses the IANA zone America/Toronto: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time.
Does Montreal use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is Montreal?
Montreal is the same time as New York (US Eastern Time) all year.
What is the time difference between Montreal and London?
Montreal is usually 5 h behind London (4 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
Does Montreal have more than one time zone?
No. All of Montreal uses America/Toronto (EST).