Montreal is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Montreal uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7). When it's 12:00 PM in Montreal, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 3-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Montreal time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, covering standard business hours.
Montreal and Los Angeles are both major North American cultural centers. Montreal is known for its French heritage, festivals, and creative industries, while Los Angeles is the entertainment capital. Direct flights take about 5.5 hours.