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Monaco Time Difference Tool - Convert Time Easily
Easily convert time zones between Monaco and any city, country, or time zone in the world. Use this tool to check the current time difference and plan meetings, calls, or travel with confidence. Choose any location as the primary reference point to display the time difference.
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🌍 Time Zone Converter Guide
Compare times across different zones and explore any moment in the day
Click the up arrow to make any timezone your reference point. All time differences will be calculated from this base.
Drag the grip icon to rearrange timezones in your preferred order. Base timezone cannot be dragged but others can be reordered.
Click the X button to delete a timezone from your comparison. Cannot remove if it's the only one left.
Use the slider below to explore different times. Drag to see how times change across all zones simultaneously.
View hour tiles showing the full 24-hour day. Use the time slider to navigate through different hours. Darker tiles indicate nighttime hours.
Switch between 12h/24h format and choose "Each" to set different formats per timezone or "All" to apply the same format to all zones.
💡 Pro tip: Add more timezones using the search above, then set one as your base to see all time differences at a glance!
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Daylight Saving Time Changes in Europe/Monaco
Track historical and upcoming DST transitions for Europe/Monaco from 1900 to 2050. See when clocks spring forward or fall back and how the UTC offset changes.
Current Status in Europe/Monaco
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
UTC+2
Next Change
October 25, 2026
Clocks fall back to Central European Time (CET)
| Date | Time | Change Type | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
October 28, 2029 | 02:00 | DST End | UTC+1 |
March 25, 2029 | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC+2 |
October 29, 2028 | 02:00 | DST End | UTC+1 |
March 26, 2028 | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC+2 |
October 31, 2027 | 02:00 | DST End | UTC+1 |
March 28, 2027 | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC+2 |
October 25, 2026 | 02:00 | DST End | UTC+1 |
March 29, 2026 Historical | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC+2 |
October 26, 2025 Historical | 02:00 | DST End | UTC+1 |
March 30, 2025 Historical | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC+2 |
October 27, 2024 Historical | 02:00 | DST End | UTC+1 |
March 31, 2024 Historical | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC+2 |
Monaco Time Zones & Neighboring Countries
A Guide to Monaco's Time Zones
Monaco uses the Europe/Monaco time zone and follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. The country observes Daylight Saving Time and follows the same clock schedule as neighboring France and Italy.
Current Time Zone Summary
Time Zone | Europe/Monaco |
IANA Identifier | Europe/Monaco |
Standard Time | CET (UTC+1) |
Daylight Saving Time | CEST (UTC+2) |
DST Observed | Yes |
DST Starts | Last Sunday of March |
DST Ends | Last Sunday of October |
Time Zone Abbreviations | CET, CEST |
The official IANA time zone identifier for Monaco is Europe/Monaco. This identifier is used by operating systems, servers, calendars, scheduling software, and international time conversion tools.
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Yes. Monaco observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday of March and move back by one hour on the last Sunday of October — the same schedule followed by France, Italy, and most other European countries.
As a microstate entirely surrounded by France and with close economic ties to Italy, Monaco harmonizes its clock changes exactly with both neighbors.
Time Difference with Major Cities
City | Difference from Monaco |
|---|---|
−1 hour | |
Monaco is usually 6 hours ahead | |
Monaco is usually 9 hours ahead | |
Same time | |
Same time |
Note: The difference with New York and Los Angeles may shift by ±1 hour during the brief periods when Europe and the US change clocks on different dates (typically 1–2 weeks apart in spring and autumn).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Monaco in?
Monaco is in the Europe/Monaco time zone. It follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
Is Monaco on CET or CEST right now?
Monaco observes CEST (UTC+2) from the last Sunday of March until the last Sunday of October, and CET (UTC+1) for the rest of the year. To find the current offset, check whether today's date falls within this period.
Does Monaco observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Monaco observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday of March and move back by one hour on the last Sunday of October.
Does Monaco change its clocks twice a year?
Yes. Monaco changes its clocks twice a year as part of Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward in March and back in October.
Why does Monaco use the Europe/Monaco time zone?
Monaco uses the Europe/Monaco time zone to maintain full synchronization with neighboring France. Although Monaco is an independent country, it follows the same time rules as France and Italy for business, transportation, and daily life.
Is Monaco in the same time zone as France and Italy?
Yes. Monaco follows the same time zone as both of its closest neighbors. France, Italy, and Monaco all use CET in winter and CEST in summer, and change their clocks on the same dates.
Is Monaco one hour ahead of the UK?
Yes. Monaco is usually one hour ahead of the United Kingdom. When Monaco uses CEST and the UK uses BST, the difference remains one hour.
What is the IANA time zone for Monaco?
The official IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Monaco. This identifier is recognized by all major operating systems, programming languages, and scheduling tools worldwide.
How many time zones does Monaco have?
Monaco has only one time zone: Europe/Monaco. As the world's second-smallest country, there are naturally no regional time differences within its territory.
What is the UTC offset for Monaco?
Monaco is UTC+1 during winter (Central European Time) and UTC+2 during summer (Central European Summer Time). The switch between the two offsets happens on the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October.