Current local time in Montréal, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Montréal
Montréal, Quebec, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 1,600,000.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Quebec |
| Coordinates: | 45°30′N / 73°41′W |
| Population: | 1,600,000 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Montréal
| IANA time zone: | America/Toronto |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Canada: | 23 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Montréal is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Montréal today
| Sunrise: | 07:19 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:39 |
| Day length: | 10h 39m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:49 – 18:29 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Montréal
- London−5 hMontréal is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeMontréal is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hMontréal is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Montréal time
What time zone is Montréal in?
Montréal uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Montréal observe daylight saving time?
Montréal is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Montréal and London?
Right now Montréal is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Montréal and New York?
Right now Montréal and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.