Current time in Montreal, Canada

Montreal follows Eastern Time (ET). Note: Montreal shares the same time zone as Toronto and New York.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: Eastern Time (ET)
• Standard time: EST (UTC −5:00)
• Summer time: EDT (UTC −4:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• IANA zone: America/Toronto

Time difference from Montreal:

• Montreal ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 14–16 hours ahead (depending on DST in both cities)
• Montreal ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 16–18 hours ahead
• Montreal ↔ Los Angeles: LA is 3 hours behind
• Montreal ↔ Chicago: Chicago is 1 hour behind
• Montreal ↔ London: London is usually 5 hours ahead (sometimes 4 during DST transition weeks)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Montreal use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Montreal switches between EST (UTC −5) and EDT (UTC −4).

What time zone is Montreal in?
Eastern Time (ET).

Is Montreal the same time as Toronto?
Yes. Toronto and Montreal both follow Eastern Time.