Current Time in Montreal
The live local time in Montreal, Canada — Toronto (America/Toronto). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Montreal
Montreal follows the America/Toronto time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Montreal observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Montreal with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Montreal quick facts
- Country
- Canada
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 (January) / UTC−4 (July)
- Calling code
- +1
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 4.3 million
- Coordinates
- 45.5°N, 73.57°W
Best time to call Montreal
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Montreal. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Montreal time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 AM–12:00 PM in Montreal. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Montreal time.
Cities near Montreal
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Montreal in?+
Montreal is in the America/Toronto time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Montreal observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Toronto), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Canada observes it.
When do the clocks change in Montreal?+
Montreal observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the best time to call Montreal from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Montreal. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Montreal time.