Current Time in Montreal, Canada
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Montreal time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/Toronto
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
45.51° N, 73.59° W
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
4:38 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal to New York | Same time | |
| Montreal to London | +5 hours | |
| Montreal to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Montreal to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Montreal to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Montreal. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Montreal
What time zone is Montreal in?
Montreal is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/Toronto). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Montreal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Montreal and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York and Montreal are on the same time. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Montreal?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 4:38 PM local time, giving 10 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Canada on the same time as Montreal?
No. Canada has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Montreal follows Eastern Time.