Time Now in Montréal, Canada 🇨🇦
Lat/Long: 45.51° N, 73.59° W
Elevation: 216 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 1,358 cities in Canada by population
Province: Quebec
Country: 🇨🇦 Canada (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada: AST, CST, EST, MST, NST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada: ADT, CDT, EDT, MDT, NDT, PDT
Montréal is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Montréal, Canada, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Montréal
Daylight Hours in Montréal
Montréal gets 15h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Montréal is at 05:23 and sunset in Montréal is at 20:37.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 42m near the December solstice to 15h 41m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Montréal and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Montréal right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Montréal
What is the current local time in Montréal?
The live local time in Montréal is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Montréal currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Montréal in?
Montréal uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Montréal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Montréal is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Montréal's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Montréal.
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Prayer Times in Montréal
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:55 | 05:22 | 13:00 | 17:07 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:57 | 05:23 | 13:00 | 17:07 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:00 | 05:24 | 13:00 | 17:06 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:02 | 05:25 | 13:00 | 17:06 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:04 | 05:27 | 13:00 | 17:06 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:06 | 05:28 | 13:00 | 17:06 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:08 | 05:29 | 13:00 | 17:05 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Montréal
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Montréal. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Montréal
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Distances & Clock Changes in Montréal
How Far Is Montréal From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 534 km | S (184deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,965 km | W (267deg) |
| London | 5,222 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 5,506 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Moscow | 7,055 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,149 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,391 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Dubai | 10,608 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Montréal?
Montréal next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Montréal's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Montréal and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.5deg S, 106.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Montréal
What time is it in Montréal right now?
The current local time in Montréal is 09:13 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Montréal follows the America/Toronto time zone.
What time zone is Montréal in?
Montréal uses the America/Toronto IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Montréal?
Is Montréal on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Montréal is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Montréal today?
Today in Montréal: sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset is at 20:37, giving 15h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Montréal tonight?
The moon phase over Montréal tonight is Waxing Crescent with 21.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Montréal?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Montréal, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.