Standard time applies in Montreal right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Montreal and your time
Montreal at a glance
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Quebec |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 45.51° N, 73.59° W |
Time zone in Montreal
The America/Toronto rules put Montreal on standard time (UTC−5 (EST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Although Canada has 5 different offsets, Montreal keeps the same time as Ottawa.
Clock changes in Montreal, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
Montreal time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Montreal, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Montreal
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Montreal runs from 8 hours 42 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 41 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:47 PM, comes on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Montreal
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:57 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:41 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:31 AM | 4:14 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Montreal
Montreal lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time and 12:55 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Montreal
All the places listed below keep the same time as Montreal.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Trois-Rivières | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sherbrooke | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orléans | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ottawa | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Québec | 233 km (145 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kingston | 269 km (167 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Montreal today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Canada
All time zones and cities in Canada
Tools for time in Montreal
- Convert a time to or from Montreal: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Montreal to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Montreal and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Montreal in?
Montreal uses the America/Toronto time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Montreal?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Montreal and London?
Montreal is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Montreal and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Montreal on the same time as Ottawa?
Yes. Montreal and Ottawa both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Montreal?
About 15 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.