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).

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

10:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Montreal to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Montreal right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Montreal · Canada

4:38 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Tokyo · Japan

5:38 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Montreal and Tokyo

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Montreal, which is 10:00 PM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

MontrealOrganizerCanada ·· summer time4:38PMnow
TokyoJapan ·5:38AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Montreal

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Montreal time.

9:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Montreal (09:00); late evening in Tokyo (22:00).
8:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Tokyo (09:00, next day); late evening in Montreal (20:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Tokyo (10:00, next day); late evening in Montreal (21:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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MontrealEDT
TokyoUTC+9
UTC	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03

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Your meeting

Montreal9:00 AM EDTSat, Oct 17
Tokyo10:00 PM UTC+9Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between Montreal and Tokyo

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Montreal right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Montreal on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Montreal: then Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Montreal.

Time difference between Montreal and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 13 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Tokyo 14 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Montreal
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Tokyo 13 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Montreal

Montreal is on Eastern Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Montreal & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Montreal and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Montreal right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Montreal on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Montreal: then Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Montreal.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Montreal and Tokyo?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Montreal, which is 10:00 PM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
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).
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Montreal?: 10:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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