Current Time in Edmonton, Canada
Live local time in Edmonton with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Edmonton America/Edmonton
About time in Edmonton
Edmonton uses Alberta Time (UTC−6) all year. Edmonton does not use daylight saving time any more. Its last clock change was on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and the offset has stayed the same since.
Alberta stopped changing its clocks in 2026. Edmonton moved forward on March 8, 2026 and stays on UTC−6 all year, so it shows the same time as Denver in summer and as Chicago in winter. Calgary is on the same time.
Edmonton is on UTC−6 all year. Alberta moved its clocks forward on March 8, 2026 and, under a law that took effect that June, will not move them back. Calgary and Regina keep the same time. From November to March Edmonton matches Chicago, and New York is one hour ahead. From March to November it matches Denver, and New York is two hours ahead. Vancouver is one hour behind all year.
Alberta calls the new time Alberta Time, abbreviated ABT. On December 21, 2026 the sun rises in Edmonton at about 9:48 a.m. and sets around 5:15 p.m., and in late June it sets after 10 p.m. The change came five years after a 2021 provincial referendum on year-round daylight time, which the no side won 50.2% to 49.8%. Phones that have not updated their time zone data may show Edmonton on MST, an hour behind the real time, so check the UTC offset.
When do the clocks change in Edmonton?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Edmonton.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 02:00 → 03:00 · forward 1 hour | UTC−6 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Edmonton can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Edmonton and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Edmonton |
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Sunrise and sunset in Edmonton
Local times in Edmonton, calculated for its coordinates (53.55° N, 113.49° W). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 07:36 | 19:46 | 12h 10m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 05:04 | 22:07 | 17h 03m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 07:19 | 19:33 | 12h 14m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 09:48 | 17:15 | 7h 27m |
Working hours in Edmonton converted to UTC
| Local time in Edmonton | UTC (standard time) |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Edmonton
When do the clocks change in Edmonton in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Edmonton go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 8 at 02:00 (local time).
What time zone is Edmonton in?
Edmonton is in the Alberta Time zone (America/Edmonton). Its standard UTC offset is UTC−6.
Does Edmonton observe daylight saving time?
No. Edmonton stays on UTC−6 all year, so its time difference to cities that do change their clocks shifts by one hour whenever they switch.
When is the longest day of the year in Edmonton?
Around Jun 21, at the June solstice. The sun rises at 05:04 and sets at 22:07 local time, about 17h 03m of daylight. The shortest day is around Dec 21, with about 7h 27m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Edmonton look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Edmonton is 15:00–23:00 UTC in standard time.