Current Local Time in Montreal
Montreal, Canada (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Montreal follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/TorontoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Montreal
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-26°C) and cold snowy winters (-12 to -4°C). Four distinct seasons.
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📍About Montreal Time Zone
Montreal is located in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-5). As a major metropolitan city in Canada, Montreal serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Montreal is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Montreal, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Shops open later on Thursdays and Fridays. Many restaurants serve until midnight. local time. Montreal observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Montreal has a population of approximately 1.8M (4.3M in the metro area). The local currency is the Canadian Dollar (C$). To call Montreal from abroad, use the country code +1 514. The primary language spoken is French, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Montreal time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Montreal ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Montreal Time
- • Time Zone: America/Toronto (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Canada (CA)
- • Coordinates: 45.50°, -73.57°
- • Calling Code: +1 514