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Current time in Edmonton
Central Standard Time. Currently on daylight saving time.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Daylight saving
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Ends Nov 1, 2026 · in 2 weeks
Through the current period
93%About Edmonton time
Edmonton keeps two clocks.
Edmonton, Canada, sits well west of the meridian that anchors Mountain Time, and since Alberta ended seasonal clock changes in 2026 it stays on UTC-06:00 all year, matching Denver and Salt Lake City from March to November and running an hour ahead of them in winter. The city pushes well past '9-to-5' during summer when daylight stretches past 10 p.m. With almost 1 million people, Edmonton's calendar works best when meetings wrap by early afternoon; that leaves room for evening festivals, late barbecues, or a final slide down the North Saskatchewan River valley while there's still plenty of light to see.
Daylight saving
The year, by the clock.
Now
MDT
Daylight saving · since Mar 8, 2026
Next change
Nov 1, 2026
Clocks fall back · in 2 weeks
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Edmonton to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edmonton's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- How many hours separate Edmonton and Toronto during summer?
- Edmonton follows Mountain Daylight Time (UTC − 6), while Toronto runs Eastern Daylight Time (UTC − 4), so there's a two-hour gap; a 9 a.m. start in Edmonton means your Toronto colleagues are already at 11 a.m.
- Do any Canadian provinces skip the spring-ahead/fall-back clock change?
- Most of Saskatchewan ignores daylight saving, staying on standard time year-round. Edmonton, however, does change its clocks, creating complex cross-border scheduling whenever working with partners in Saskatchewan!
- What's unique about Edmonton's workday sunsets in June?
- Because the city is north of 53° latitude, the sun doesn't set until about 10 p.m. in late June—perfect for an after-work bike ride but tricky for anyone assuming 'dark by eight' in other time zones.
- When should you schedule cross-zone calls to match both coasts efficiently?
- Aim for 10–11 a.m. Edmonton time (MDT); that aligns with 9–10 a.m. in Vancouver and 12–1 p.m. in Toronto and avoids the lunch-hour crunch on either side.
- How do remote teams handle Edmonton holidays vs Alberta-wide statutory days?
- Most Alberta statutory holidays shift meetings to asynchronous work; confirm dates early because a long weekend often means local tools and chat channels go quiet, so set expectations in advance.
- Which nearby cities follow the exact same clocks?
- Calgary, Lethbridge, and Red Deer all keep pace with Edmonton, simplifying inter-city projects and sync-ups across Alberta and western Canada.
- Is it safe to schedule evening calls year-round?
- Winter days are short—only eight hours of light or less. Any meeting after 3 p.m. risks competing with darkness at home, so plan accordingly during November–February.
- How does Edmonton's location affect international meeting overlap?
- Edmonton often overlaps naturally with London in the afternoon (15:00–17:00 local time) and shares the late morning with West Coast U.S., making it a friendly hub for transatlantic sync-ups to London and Asia-Pacific in the next day's morning.
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