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Quebec, Canada
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The live clock above updates every second.Montreal follows Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Montreal
What Time Is It in Montreal Right Now?
The current local time in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is 08:28:44 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Montreal observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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08:28:44 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Montreal Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Montreal timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/Toronto
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Region / State
- Quebec
Montreal is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Montreal Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Montreal (EDT, UTC-4) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Montreal Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/Toronto
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Quebec
Daylight Saving Time: Montreal is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Montreal is located in Canada (Quebec) and observes the America/Toronto time zone.
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Common questions about the current time in Montreal and EDT timezone
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