Montreal is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. Montreal uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Vancouver uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7). When it's 12:00 PM in Montreal, it's 9:00 AM in Vancouver.
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 Vancouver, covering standard business hours.
Montreal and Vancouver are Canada's second and third largest cities. Montreal is the heart of French Canada, while Vancouver is the gateway to Asia. Both are major cultural and economic centers. Direct flights take about 5 hours.