Montréal ER Wait Times

Montréal ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Montréal over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Montréal

Based on historical wait patterns across Montréal emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

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Emergency Rooms in Montréal

Montréal has 57 emergency departments — 56 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 1 with limited operating hours. 14 of 57 currently have live wait time data. Right now, 255 people are waiting across Montréal emergency departments.

Wait time data for Montréal is sourced from Santé Québec (Index santé) and updates as frequently as every 15 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Montréal use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Montréal

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Montréal ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Quebec pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

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