2026 Monaco Grand Prix Schedule in GMT and EST

Formula 1 returns to Monte Carlo for the 2026 Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026. If you are searching for the exact Monaco Grand Prix 2026 GMT time or Monaco GP race time EST, this guide gives every key session in GMT plus major world time zones.

Note on format: Monaco still has on-track activity on Thursday for support categories, but official F1 sessions are Friday to Sunday.

Quick Answer: Monaco GP Race Start Time Worldwide

The race starts at 15:00 CEST on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Time Zone	Race Start
CEST (Monaco local, UTC+2)	3:00 PM
GMT / UTC	1:00 PM
BST (UK)	2:00 PM
WAT (Lagos)	2:00 PM
EAT (Nairobi)	4:00 PM
EDT (New York)	9:00 AM
CDT (Chicago)	8:00 AM
PDT (Los Angeles)	6:00 AM
PKT (Karachi)	6:00 PM
IST (India)	6:30 PM
WIB (Jakarta)	8:00 PM
CST (Beijing)	9:00 PM
JST (Tokyo)	10:00 PM
AEST (Sydney)	11:00 PM

Full F1 Monaco 2026 Schedule in GMT

These times match the official Formula 1 timetable for Monaco.

Friday, June 5, 2026

Session	Local (CEST)	GMT	EDT	BST	PKT	IST
FP1	1:30 PM	11:30 AM	7:30 AM	12:30 PM	4:30 PM	5:00 PM
FP2	5:00 PM	3:00 PM	11:00 AM	4:00 PM	8:00 PM	8:30 PM

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Session	Local (CEST)	GMT	EDT	BST	PKT	IST
FP3	12:30 PM	10:30 AM	6:30 AM	11:30 AM	3:30 PM	4:00 PM
Qualifying	4:00 PM	2:00 PM	10:00 AM	3:00 PM	7:00 PM	7:30 PM

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Session	Local (CEST)	GMT	EDT	BST	PKT	IST
Race	3:00 PM	1:00 PM	9:00 AM	2:00 PM	6:00 PM	6:30 PM

Master Table: Every Session at a Glance

Session	CEST	GMT	EDT	BST	PKT	IST	AEST
FP1 - Fri Jun 5	1:30 PM	11:30 AM	7:30 AM	12:30 PM	4:30 PM	5:00 PM	9:30 PM
FP2 - Fri Jun 5	5:00 PM	3:00 PM	11:00 AM	4:00 PM	8:00 PM	8:30 PM	1:00 AM (+1)
FP3 - Sat Jun 6	12:30 PM	10:30 AM	6:30 AM	11:30 AM	3:30 PM	4:00 PM	8:30 PM
Qualifying - Sat Jun 6	4:00 PM	2:00 PM	10:00 AM	3:00 PM	7:00 PM	7:30 PM	12:00 AM (+1)
Race - Sun Jun 7	3:00 PM	1:00 PM	9:00 AM	2:00 PM	6:00 PM	6:30 PM	11:00 PM

CEST to GMT Conversion for Monaco

Monaco uses CEST (UTC+2) in June.

• Convert CEST to GMT: subtract 2 hours
• Race example: 15:00 CEST = 13:00 GMT

Then convert from GMT:

• GMT to BST: +1 hour
• GMT to EDT: -4 hours
• GMT to PKT: +5 hours
• GMT to IST: +5:30 hours
• GMT to AEST: +10 hours

Important for US searches: June uses EDT, not EST. Many users search “Monaco GP race time EST,” but the correct local US East label on race day is EDT.

Why Monaco Qualifying Matters Most

At Monaco, track position is everything. The circuit is narrow, barriers are close, and clean overtaking chances are limited. That is why qualifying often decides the race story before lights out on Sunday.

Monaco 2026 Race Facts

Detail	Value
Circuit	Circuit de Monaco
Lap length	3.337 km
Race distance	78 laps (260.286 km)
Race date	Sunday, June 7, 2026
Race start	15:00 CEST / 13:00 GMT

How to Watch in Your Country

Broadcast rights vary by region and can change year to year. Check your local F1 rights holder and local listings before race day. In many regions, Formula 1’s official streaming service may also be available with live timing and onboard feeds.

FAQ

What time does the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix start in GMT?

The race starts at 1:00 PM GMT (13:00 UTC) on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

What time is the Monaco GP in the UK?

It starts at 2:00 PM BST on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

What time is Monaco GP in New York?

It starts at 9:00 AM EDT on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Is Monaco race time EST or EDT in June 2026?

It is EDT. EST is winter time. June race-day conversion is 9:00 AM EDT.

What time is Monaco qualifying in GMT?

Qualifying starts at 2:00 PM GMT on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Final Reminder

The Monaco race weekend starts with FP1 on Friday, June 5, 2026. Race start is Sunday, June 7 at 13:00 GMT.

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Published: May 23, 2026. Last updated: June 5, 2026. Schedule based on Formula1.com and subject to change.