Montreal is 1 hour ahead of Winnipeg. Winnipeg uses Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6/-5) while Montreal uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 1:00 PM in Montreal.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains consistent year-round.
For business calls: Schedule between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Winnipeg time (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Montreal time) for full business hours overlap.
Winnipeg and Montreal are both bilingual cities with French heritage. Direct flights connect them in about 2.5 hours. Montreal is Canada's cultural capital with a strong French-speaking population, while Winnipeg has a diverse cultural scene as the gateway to Western Canada.