Current local time in Alberta, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Alberta. Alberta is in the America/Edmonton time zone, UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer.
All of Alberta uses Mountain Time: Mountain Standard Time (UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (UTC−6) in summer, the same as Denver. Calgary, Edmonton, Banff and Lake Louise all share it. Alberta is one hour ahead of British Columbia and two hours behind Toronto. The times on this page are for Calgary.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Canada |
| Coordinates | 51.04° N, 114.07° W |
| Time zone | America/Edmonton |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Alberta uses daylight saving time: UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer, changing on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:38 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | 5:21 AM | 9:54 PM | 16 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 7:22 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 9:37 AM | 5:31 PM | 7 h 54 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Alberta at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 36 minutes ahead of the sun, because Alberta sits at 114.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Alberta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Alberta |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind | |
| London | 7 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 12.5 hours ahead in Jan, 11.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time vs Alberta |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 4 km (3 mi) | same time |
| Edmonton | 281 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Kelowna | 403 km (251 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Spokane, United States | 447 km (278 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Saskatoon | 526 km (327 mi) | 1 hour ahead in Jan, same time in Jul |
| Abbotsford | 628 km (390 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Regina | 668 km (415 mi) | 1 hour ahead in Jan, same time in Jul |
| Vancouver | 674 km (419 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Canada
Questions people ask
What time zone is Alberta in?
Alberta is in the America/Edmonton time zone, UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer.
Does Alberta have daylight saving time?
Alberta uses daylight saving time: UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer, changing on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Is Alberta on the same time as Denver?
Yes. Alberta and Colorado both use Mountain Time and change their clocks on the same days, so Calgary and Denver always show the same time.