Time difference Montreal

The time difference with the greater Montreal area is 6 hours less, in summer and winter. However, the time change in the fall and spring does not occur at the same time.

Opening hours Montreal

To see / To do Montreal

In urban centers like Montreal, points of interest are generally open year-round, with limited opening hours outside the summer season (e.g., closed on Mondays). In the regions, however, they are often seasonal, open from May to October. While they are open every day in summer, opening hours are often reduced from Patriotes Day (Monday before May 25) to June 24, and from Labor Day (1st Monday in September) to Thanksgiving (2nd Monday in October).

Enjoying yourself Montreal

There's no schedule more variable than the restaurant business. Not only do they vary according to the season, but they also change several times during the same season. That said, Montreal being a very large city, many restaurants are open every day, or generally from Monday/Tuesday to Saturday. And, as everywhere else, weekends and holidays are synonymous with big crowds, especially for the famous brunch served until 2 or 3 pm. It's also worth noting that Montrealers eat earlier than Europeans. Consequently, kitchen opening hours are not very late, except for pub-style restaurants or those in the trendiest neighborhoods.

Take a break Montreal

Gourmet shops (pastry shops, chocolate shops, etc.), cafés and tea rooms are generally open every day from morning until mid- or late afternoon (some may be open until evening, especially cafés). There may, however, be days off in smaller shops or in the regions, usually at the beginning of the week. The schedule may also be reduced during the off-season. As for bars, many open their doors from 11 a.m. or noon. Otherwise, you can expect to open in the middle or late afternoon at the latest. Closing time is usually 3:00 a.m., but some close earlier (midnight or 1:00 a.m.) at the beginning of the week or during the off-season. Although they tend to be open 7 days a week, there are still days when they are closed (e.g. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday), especially in the regions.

(To) please yourself Montreal

Shops are usually open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm (until 9pm on Thursday and Friday), Saturday from 9am to 5 or 6pm, and Sunday from 10am or noon to 5pm. In the downtown shopping district, however, opening hours are longer in both summer and winter. Around Montreal, opening hours can vary from city to city, and are often reduced in the off-season, or even closed altogether (although it is usually possible to make an appointment). In towns and small municipalities, there may also be closing days, usually on Sunday and/or Monday.

Get out Montreal

Nightclubs are generally open from Thursday to Saturday, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. (later for afterhours). For activities with friends (cinema, billiards, bowling, go-karting, escape games, etc.), opening hours vary widely depending on the type of establishment. There are also a number of casinos in Quebec, including the one in Montreal, which is open 24 hours a day. For the performing arts (music, comedy, theater, etc.), annual programming is concentrated mainly outside the summer season, in the evenings most of the time.