Monaco operates on Central European Time (CET) during winter months, which is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1). During daylight saving time, observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, Monaco switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2.
All of Monaco follows the same timezone. The principality shares its timezone with neighboring France and most of Western Europe. Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world but has the highest population density.
Monaco hosts the famous Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix each May, where drivers race through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo. The race starts at 3:00 PM local time, which is carefully scheduled to be broadcast in prime time across Europe and accessible for viewers in Asia and the Americas.