Montreal, Canada
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Time in Montreal (Montréal), Canada right now
Montreal (Montréal) is a major city in Quebec, Canada. Clocks follow the America/Toronto time zone: UTC-5 (EST) in January and UTC-4 (EDT) in July; the change is daylight saving time.
About 1.8 million people set their clocks to this time in Montreal alone.
Live clock for Montreal
Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Montreal time compared with UTC
Montreal runs UTC-5 in January and UTC-4 in July. When it is 12:00 UTC the clock in Montreal reads 07:00 in January and 08:00 in July.
| UTC | Montreal in January | Montreal in July |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 previous day | 20:00 previous day |
| 03:00 | 22:00 previous day | 23:00 previous day |
| 06:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
When the clocks change in Montreal
Clocks in Montreal change twice a year for daylight saving time. Each row gives the date, the reading the clock shows as it changes, and what it jumps to.
| Date | Change | Clocks | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Forward one hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC-4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Back one hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC-5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Forward one hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC-4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Back one hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC-5 |
Computed from the IANA time zone database, the same source your operating system uses. Dates in future years follow the rules in force today; daylight saving law is set by governments and does change, sometimes at a few months' notice.
Time difference from Montreal
| City | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | the same time as Montreal | the same time as Montreal |
| London | 5 hours ahead of Montreal | 5 hours ahead of Montreal |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead of Montreal | 6 hours ahead of Montreal |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead of Montreal | 8 hours ahead of Montreal |
| Mumbai | 10:30 hours ahead of Montreal | 9:30 hours ahead of Montreal |
| Singapore | 13 hours ahead of Montreal | 12 hours ahead of Montreal |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead of Montreal | 13 hours ahead of Montreal |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead of Montreal | 14 hours ahead of Montreal |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind Montreal | 3 hours behind Montreal |
| Sao Paulo | 2 hours ahead of Montreal | 1 hour ahead of Montreal |
Sunrise and sunset in Montreal through the year
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 06:56 | 19:06 | 12 h 10 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 05:05 | 20:46 | 15 h 41 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 06:41 | 18:52 | 12 h 11 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 07:31 | 16:13 | 8 h 42 m |
Computed for Montreal's own coordinates with standard NOAA solar equations. Full twilight and golden hour detail lives on the Montreal sunrise and sunset page.
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Common questions about time in Montreal
What time zone is Montreal in?
Montreal uses the America/Toronto time zone: UTC-5 (EST) in January and UTC-4 (EDT) in July.
Does Montreal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks shift between UTC-5 and UTC-4 each year. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8 at 02:00, and back on Sunday, November 1 at 02:00.
What is the time difference between Montreal and New York City?
In January, New York City is the same time as Montreal; in July it is the same time as Montreal. The table above lists more cities.
City data from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Live times come from your browser's IANA time zone data; sun times use standard NOAA solar equations at Montreal's coordinates.