Current time in Montreal
Canada
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Time zone
America/Toronto
UTC offset
GMT-4
Abbreviation
GMT-4
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
45.50, -73.57
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Montreal
Montreal uses America/Toronto. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Montreal
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | Same time |
| London · United Kingdom | −5h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +3h |
| Paris · France | −6h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −8h |
| Mumbai · India | −9h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −13h |
| Sydney · Australia | −14h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Montreal
The longest day brings about 15h 41m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 42m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Ottawa · 166 km
- Quebec City · 233 km
- Boston · 403 km
- Toronto · 504 km
- New York · 534 km
- Philadelphia · 631 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Montreal in?
- Montreal is in the America/Toronto time zone, currently UTC−4.
- Does Montreal observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Montreal move between UTC−5 and UTC−4.
- What is the time difference between Montreal and New York?
- Montreal and New York have the same local time.