Current Time in Edmonton, Canada

Q: What timezone is Edmonton in?

Edmonton is in the MST/MDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Edmonton. The UTC offset is -7:00 in winter and -6:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Edmonton?

Edmonton's UTC offset is UTC-7:00 in winter and UTC-6:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Edmonton in?

Edmonton is located in North America. It is the 1.0 million population city in Canada.

Canada · MST/MDT · UTC-7:00 / UTC-6:00 (DST)

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America/Edmonton

Edmonton Timezone Details

Timezone	MST/MDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-7:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-6:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Edmonton
Country	Canada
Population	1.0 million

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About Edmonton Time Zone (MST/MDT)

Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer. Known as "Canada's Festival City," Edmonton is a gateway to northern Canada.

Key fact: Edmonton shares the same timezone as Calgary.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Edmonton with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Edmonton Time

What time is it in Edmonton right now? +

The current time in Edmonton, Canada is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Edmonton is in the MST/MDT timezone (UTC-7:00 in winter, UTC-6:00 in summer).

What timezone is Edmonton in? +

Edmonton is in the MST/MDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Edmonton. The UTC offset is -7:00 in winter and -6:00 in summer.

Does Edmonton observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Edmonton observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -7:00; in summer it is -6:00.

What is the UTC offset for Edmonton? +

Edmonton's UTC offset is UTC-7:00 in winter and UTC-6:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and London? +

Edmonton (MST/MDT) is UTC-7:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Edmonton shares the same timezone as Calgary.

How do I convert Edmonton time to UTC? +

To convert Edmonton time to UTC, subtract UTC-7:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Edmonton and the UTC offset is UTC-7:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Edmonton in? +

Edmonton is located in North America. It is the 1.0 million population city in Canada.

What is the IANA timezone name for Edmonton? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Edmonton is America/Edmonton. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Edmonton? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Edmonton International (YEG) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Edmonton to London, Edmonton to New York, Edmonton to Dubai, Edmonton to Tokyo.