Current Time in Montréal, Canada
Montréal is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Montréal
America/Toronto
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Time zone of Montréal
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Toronto |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Montréal and other cities
Daylight saving time in Montréal
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Montréal time FAQ
What time is it in Montréal right now?
Montréal is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Montréal, updated every second.
What time zone is Montréal in?
Montréal is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Toronto.
Does Montréal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Montréal and New York?
Montréal and New York are on the same time.
Other cities in Canada
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.