Current local time in Edmonton, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Edmonton. Edmonton is in the America/Edmonton time zone, UTC−6 right now (MDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Alberta |
| Population | about 885,000 |
| Coordinates | 53.55° N, 113.50° W |
| Time zone | America/Edmonton |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Edmonton doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:36 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 5:04 AM | 10:07 PM | 17 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 7:19 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 9:48 AM | 5:15 PM | 7 h 27 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Edmonton at about 1:43 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 94 minutes ahead of the sun, because Edmonton sits at 113.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Edmonton time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Edmonton |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Edmonton |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 277 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Saskatoon | 483 km (300 mi) | same time |
| Kelowna | 578 km (359 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Regina | 698 km (434 mi) | same time |
| Spokane, United States | 710 km (441 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Abbotsford | 789 km (490 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Vancouver | 818 km (508 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Everett, United States | 871 km (541 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Edmonton in?
Edmonton is in the America/Edmonton time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Edmonton have daylight saving time?
Edmonton doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Edmonton when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Edmonton's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 94 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).