Canada · America/Toronto
Montreal, Canada is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Montreal's time against major cities around the world, and check Canada's public holidays.
Montreal vs the World
Current time difference between Montreal, Canada and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Montreal |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:59 AM | UTC−4 | Same time |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:59 PM | UTC+1 | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:59 PM | UTC+4 | 8h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:29 PM | UTC+5:30 | 9h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:59 PM | UTC+8 | 12h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:59 PM | UTC+9 | 13h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:59 PM | UTC+10 | 14h behind |
Business Hours in Montreal (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Montreal, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Montreal | 5:00 PM in Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| London | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Dubai | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 PM | 2:30 AM |
| Singapore | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Sydney | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Canada
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Feb 19 | Family Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| May 20 | Victoria Day | — | public |
| Jul 1 | Canada Day | — | public |
| Aug 5 | Civic Holiday | — | public |
| Sep 2 | Labor Day | — | public |
| Oct 14 | Thanksgiving Day | — | public |
| Nov 11 | Remembrance Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Montreal in?
Montreal, Canada is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-05:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Montreal right now?
The current local time in Montreal is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Montreal's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Montreal observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Montreal moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Montreal's UTC / GMT offset?
Montreal is in America/Toronto (UTC-05:00), switching to UTC-04:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Montreal and India?
Montreal (UTC-05:00) is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Montreal and New York?
Montreal (UTC-05:00) is on the same time as New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Montreal's airport code?
Montreal's main airport is YUL — the IATA code many people use when searching for Montreal time.