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Time in Monaco Now

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Exact Local Current Time in Monaco Now

The current time in Monaco follows Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer. Monaco keeps the same schedule as France and its Western European neighbors, ensuring smooth cross-border coordination.
For live comparisons, see the current time page or use the time converter.

Standard settings for this page

  • IANA Time Zone: Europe/Monaco (aligned with Europe/Paris rules)

  • UTC Offset: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

Monaco time zone

Monaco uses a single national time zone with no regional differences.

Time ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)MonacoUTC +1 / +2 (DST)

The entire principality observes the same clock year-round.

Daylight Saving Time in Monaco

  • DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour

  • DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour

Monaco follows the European Union DST schedule, changing clocks in step with neighboring France and Italy.
To plan around time changes or events, check the calendar or set an event countdown timer.

Major cities in Monaco & their time

City / QuarterTime ZoneTypical Offset
Monaco (Monaco-Ville)CET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
Monte-CarloCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
La CondamineCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
FontvieilleCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2
MoneghettiCET / CESTUTC +1 / +2

Monaco is a city-state; all districts follow the same CET/CEST schedule.

Quick facts — Monaco time

  • Number of time zones: 1

  • Capital city: Monaco (city-state)

  • Default time zone: Central European Time (CET)

  • DST observed: Yes (March–October)

  • IANA ID: Europe/Monaco

  • UTC offsets: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

For verified background, see 👉 Time in Monaco — Wikipedia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for common questions about Monaco time? Check the FAQs below.
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How many time zones does Monaco use?

Just one — Central European Time, switching to CEST in summer.

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Does Monaco observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Clocks move forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.

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What is Monaco’s official time zone?

CET (UTC+1) in winter, CEST (UTC+2) in summer.

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What are Monaco’s UTC offsets?

UTC +1 in standard time; UTC +2 during DST.

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Is Monaco in the same time zone as France and Italy?

Yes, Monaco follows the CET/CEST system in sync with France and northern Italy.

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What is Monaco’s IANA time zone ID?

The country uses Europe/Monaco (rules align with Europe/Paris).

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How can I convert Monaco’s time to another city?

Use the time converter for quick, accurate conversions.