Laval, Quebec, Canada uses America/Toronto, currently EDT (UTC-04:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 1 November 2026.
Laval is a city in Canada, with a population of about 438,400. Local clocks move forward and back with daylight saving time each year.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Neighborhoods near the metro line connecting to Montreal offer the easiest access to the wider city, while more residential pockets further out are quieter but require a longer commute. Staying near a metro station is generally the most convenient choice.
Parks and riverside trails are especially pleasant during the warmer months, while indoor attractions offer a comfortable alternative once winter sets in. Long summer daylight hours make evening walks along the water enjoyable.
The metro extension connects directly to Montreal, and local buses cover the rest of the city well. Winters can make walking less comfortable, so many residents rely more on transit or cars during the colder months.
Summers are warm and pleasant, ideal for parks and outdoor activities, while winters are cold with substantial snowfall. Spring and fall offer milder, transitional weather with fewer crowds.
Canada uses the CAD, calling code +1.
Canada's currency is the dollar, and French is the predominant language in this part of Quebec, though English is also spoken by many. A polite greeting in French is generally appreciated, even from visitors with limited language skills.
