Current Time in Montreal
Canada · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)
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America/Toronto
Timezone Details
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-5:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Toronto |
| Country |  Canada |
| Population | 1.8 million |
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About Montreal Time Zone (EST/EDT)
Montreal, Canada's second-largest city and a major French-speaking metropolis, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer — the same timezone as Toronto and New York.
Key fact: Montreal shares the same time as Toronto and New York City year-round.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Montreal with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Montreal Time
What time is it in Montreal right now? +
The current time in Montreal, Canada is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Montreal is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).
What timezone is Montreal in? +
Montreal is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Toronto. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.Does Montreal observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Montreal observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.
What is the UTC offset for Montreal? +
Montreal's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Montreal and London? +
Montreal (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Montreal shares the same time as Toronto and New York City year-round.
How do I convert Montreal time to UTC? +
To convert Montreal time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Montreal and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Montreal in? +
Montreal is located in North America. It is the 1.8 million population city in Canada.
What is the IANA timezone name for Montreal? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Montreal is
America/Toronto. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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