Cities in Quebec
Quebec is on Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC−5/−4). Canada's only predominantly French-speaking province is famous for Montreal, the historic walled city of Quebec, poutine, and vibrant winter festivals.
Cities in Quebec span the America/Toronto time zone. There are 18 featured cities in Quebec on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Quebec is Quebec City. Quebec is on Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC−5/−4). Canada's only predominantly French-speaking province is famous for Montreal, the historic walled city of Quebec, poutine, and vibrant winter festivals.
Top Cities in Quebec
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All Cities in Quebec
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Quebec
How many cities are in Quebec?
Quebec has many cities. The top cities in Quebec featured on WorldTimePage include Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, Gatineau, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Trois-Rivières, Terrebonne, Repentigny, Brossard, Drummondville, Saint-Jérôme, Granby, Mirabel, Châteauguay, Shawinigan, Saint-Lambert, with Quebec City serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Quebec in?
Quebec uses the America/Toronto time zone. All major cities in Quebec observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Quebec?
The capital city of Quebec is Quebec City. It is located in the America/Toronto time zone.
What are the largest cities in Quebec?
The largest cities in Quebec include Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, Gatineau, Longueuil and more.
What is the current time in Quebec?
The current time in Quebec follows the America/Toronto time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Quebec on this page.
Does Quebec observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Quebec observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (EST to EDT, UTC−5 to UTC−4) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November. Quebec follows the same DST schedule as Ontario, New York, and the US Eastern states.
Is Montreal on the same time as Toronto?
Yes. Montreal (Quebec) and Toronto (Ontario) are always on the same time — both observe Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. There is no time difference between Montreal and Toronto at any time of year.
What is the time difference between Quebec and France?
Quebec (Eastern Time) is 6 hours behind France (CET, UTC+1) in winter, and 5 hours behind during summer when both observe daylight saving time (Quebec on EDT UTC−4, France on CEST UTC+2). When it is 12:00 PM in Paris, it is 6:00 AM in Montreal (winter) or 7:00 AM (summer).
What is the time difference between Quebec and British Columbia?
Quebec (Eastern Time) is 3 hours ahead of British Columbia (Pacific Time) year-round. When it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver, it is 12:00 PM (noon) in Montreal. Both provinces observe DST on the same schedule, keeping the 3-hour gap constant throughout the year.
What time zone is Laval, Quebec in?
Laval observes Eastern Time — Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. It is on the same time as Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, and all other major Quebec cities.
Are Gatineau, Longueuil, and Sherbrooke on the same time as Montreal?
Yes. Gatineau, Longueuil, and Sherbrooke all observe Eastern Time and are always on the same time as Montreal. The entire province of Quebec follows a single time zone with identical DST schedules.
Are Montreal, Laval, and Gatineau on the same time?
Yes. Montreal, Laval, and Gatineau are all in the America/Toronto time zone (EDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in Quebec follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Montreal in?
Montreal is in the America/Toronto time zone (EDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Quebec, with no time difference from other cities in the state.