Montreal is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. Vancouver uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7) while Montreal uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 3:00 PM in Montreal.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 3-hour difference remains consistent year-round.
For business calls: Schedule between 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Vancouver time (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Montreal time) for optimal business hours overlap.
Vancouver and Montreal are Canada's two most culturally distinct major cities - Vancouver with its Pacific Rim influences and Montreal with its French heritage. Direct flights connect the cities in about 5 hours. Both are major business and cultural centers.