Time now in Monaco

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Monaco (CEST)

Your device clock is 447ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Monaco, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

19:31:45
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, week 30

Time in Monaco now

Monaco has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Monaco is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Monaco?

Official time in Monaco is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Monaco

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Monaco UTC+01:00 Monte-Carlo, Port-Hercule, La Condamine

List of time zones used in Monaco (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Monaco UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Monaco

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Monaco depends on the region.

  • Monte-Carlo: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Monaco use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Monaco observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Monaco

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Monaco was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Paris): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Paris): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Monaco?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Monaco have?
Monaco has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Monaco use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Monaco observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Monaco time

To convert Monaco time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Monaco with links for more information (17 locations)