Paris is 6 hours ahead of Montreal. Paris uses Central European Time (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2) while Montreal uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Paris, it's 6:00 AM in Montreal.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on similar schedules, so the 6-hour difference remains relatively constant year-round.
Best calling time: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Paris time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Montreal, covering business hours.
Paris and Montreal share a strong cultural bond through the French language. Montreal is the largest French-speaking city outside of France. Air France and Air Canada offer frequent direct flights in about 7.5 hours.