Current local time in Quebec, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Quebec. Quebec is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−5 on standard time and UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Almost all of Quebec, including Montreal, Quebec City, Laval and Gatineau, uses Eastern Time, the same as Toronto and New York. Two exceptions: the Magdalen Islands use Atlantic Time, one hour ahead, and the far eastern Côte-Nord (east of 63° W, around Blanc-Sablon) stays on Atlantic Standard Time all year. The times on this page are for Montreal.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Canada |
| Coordinates | 45.50° N, 73.57° W |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 on standard time, UTC−4 on daylight saving time |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Quebec uses daylight saving time: UTC−5 on standard time and UTC−4 on daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 5:05 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:31 AM | 4:13 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Quebec at about 12:03 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes behind the sun, because Quebec sits at 73.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Quebec time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Quebec |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time vs Quebec |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 1 km (1 mi) | same time |
| Trois-Rivières | 123 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Sherbrooke | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Ottawa | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Quebec City | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Kingston | 270 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Schenectady, United States | 300 km (187 mi) | same time |
| Albany, United States | 316 km (196 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
Questions people ask
What time zone is Quebec in?
Quebec is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−5 on standard time, UTC−4 on daylight saving time.
Does Quebec have daylight saving time?
Quebec uses daylight saving time: UTC−5 on standard time and UTC−4 on daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Quebec on the same time as Ontario?
Yes, almost everywhere. Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto and Ottawa all use Eastern Time and change their clocks on the same days.