Current Time in Brades
Montserrat's culture of time
Montserrat's culture of time
The sense of Island Time is deeply rooted
Montserrat has a unique sense of time called "Island Time", and it is common for people to be late for appointments. Even if they are a little late for a meeting or gathering, they are rarely severely reprimanded, and a relaxed lifestyle is common.
Strong lunch break culture
Many businesses tend to have a lunch break from 12:00 to 14:00, and during this time, government offices and shops may also be temporarily closed. It is important to take your time over lunch.
Life in line with the rhythm of nature
The habit of finishing activities with the sun setting and going to bed early is deeply rooted. Since there are few street lights and late-night businesses, the rhythm of life is based on natural light.
Montserrat's values regarding time
A society where a flexible sense of time is tolerated
Relationships and communication with people are more important than being punctual, so being a little late is not considered a problem. This is a culture where "connections with people" take priority over time.
A relaxed flow of time to reduce stress
It is respected to spend your days at your own pace without being chased by life or work. It is a value that it is better to have peace of mind than to be busy.
Events and festivals often do not start on time
In particular, local events and festivals usually start later than the announced time, and participants act on that premise.
Things foreigners should know about time when traveling or relocating to Montserrat
It is important to be tolerant of delays
Buses, taxis, meeting start times, etc. may not be as scheduled, so if you have a strict sense of time, it will be stressful. It is important to plan your schedule with plenty of time.
Business hours are short, and many facilities have a lunch break
Many shops and public institutions are open until the evening, and some facilities take a break from 12:00 to 14:00, so it is recommended to visit in the morning or before evening.
Night gets quieter early
After 9:00 p.m., there are fewer people on the streets, and homes are quiet as well. Late-night activities are not encouraged, and consideration should be given to noise and other aspects of daily life.
Interesting trivia about time in Montserrat
"Timeflex" is often used in conversation
Locals often use the expression "timeflex" (flexible with time), and there is a culture of accepting delays and changes in daily life with a smile.
Sense of time changed by natural disasters
Due to the impact of past volcanic eruptions, many people are conscious of the importance of time and daily life, and it is said that people's attitude toward how they use time has changed before and after disasters.
Some schools use bells instead of chimes to announce the time
In some areas, the tradition of using manual bells instead of chimes to announce the start and end of school lessons remains.