Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

Does Montreal observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Montreal is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

What time is it in Montreal when it's 9 AM in Chicago?

10:00 AM in Montreal, on the same day.

Chicago to Montreal Meeting Planner

Montreal is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Chicago · United States

11:36 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

Montreal · Canada

12:36 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Chicago and Montreal

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Montreal). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

ChicagoOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time11:36PMnow
MontrealCanada ·· summer time12:36AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Chicago

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Chicago time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Chicago (13:00) and Montreal (14:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Chicago (12:00) and Montreal (13:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Chicago (14:00) and Montreal (15:00).

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Chicago1:00 PM CDTSat, Oct 17
Montreal2:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 18:00 UTC

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Time difference between Chicago and Montreal

Montreal is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now: Montreal is on EDT (UTC-4) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Montreal: then Montreal and Chicago are on the same time.

Time difference between Chicago and Montreal over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Montreal 1 hour ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Same time	Clocks go back in Montreal
Sun, Nov 1	Montreal 1 hour ahead	Clocks go back in Chicago
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Montreal 2 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Montreal
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Montreal 1 hour ahead	Clocks go forward in Chicago

Chicago is on Central Standard Time. Montreal is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chicago & Montreal Scheduling

What is the time difference between Chicago and Montreal?: Montreal is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now: Montreal is on EDT (UTC-4) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Montreal: then Montreal and Chicago are on the same time.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Montreal?: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Montreal). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
Does Montreal observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Montreal is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Montreal when it's 9 AM in Chicago?: 10:00 AM in Montreal, on the same day.

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