Watching channels from your home country, wherever you live
Short version: the Monster IPTV catalog is organised by country, so channels from home sit in their own category. Because IPTV runs over the internet, they play wherever you are. Check your must-have channels in the free trial, then fix the guide's time-zone offset so programme times match your clock.
One of the main reasons people choose a large catalog is family: parents who want news from home, kids learning the language, or simply not missing the national team. With 40,000+ channels across many countries, the question is less "is it there" and more "how do I find it quickly".
Step 1: open your country's category
In the live TV section, categories usually start with a country code or name, for example "UK |", "DE |", "AR |", or "PL |". Open yours and you will see the national channels first, followed by sports, news, kids, and regional channels for that country.
Step 2: check your must-have channels
Make a short list of the three to five channels that matter most, then use search during the trial to confirm each one plays well on your connection. This is more reliable than any channel list on a website, because you are checking the real thing.
Step 3: fix the guide time zone
The program guide often shows times in the broadcaster's own time zone. If the evening news appears at 4 a.m., open your app's EPG settings and set a time offset.
| If you live in... | And watch channels from... | Typical guide offset |
|---|---|---|
| New York (ET) | United Kingdom | −5 hours |
| Toronto (ET) | Poland or Germany | −6 hours |
| Dubai (GST) | United Kingdom | +4 hours (+3 in UK summer) |
| Sydney (AEST) | Italy | +8 to +10 hours, depending on daylight saving |
Offsets shift by an hour when daylight saving starts or ends in either country.
Step 4: make it family-friendly
- Add home-country channels to Favourites so less tech-minded relatives see them first.
- Hide countries nobody in the house watches.
- Use the app's parental controls to lock categories you do not want children browsing.
For more on taming the full list, read how to find channels in a big catalog.
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch channels from my home country while living abroad?
Yes. IPTV works over the internet, so the channels in the Monster IPTV catalog play wherever you have a stable connection, not only in the country they come from.
How do I check whether a specific channel is included?
The quickest way is the free trial: search for the channel by name in your player app. Support can also confirm a channel before you subscribe.
Will the TV guide show times in my local time zone?
Most player apps let you set a time-zone offset for the guide. If programme times look shifted by a few hours, adjust the EPG offset in settings.
Are channels available in their original language?
Yes. Country categories carry the channels as broadcast, in their original language. Some on-demand titles also offer alternative audio or subtitles.