Edmonton no longer changes its clocks. Since Sunday, November 1, 2026 it has stayed on UTC−6 (CST), the time it used to keep only in summer.
Edmonton and your time
Edmonton at a glance
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Alberta |
| Time zone | America/Edmonton |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Ended for good on Nov 1, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 53.55° N, 113.47° W |
Which time zone Edmonton uses
Under the America/Edmonton rules, Edmonton kept its summer clock for good from Sunday, November 1, 2026. Devices and apps that have not updated their time zone data may show the time one hour off, so compare with this page if something looks wrong.
Canada uses 5 offsets, and the gap to the capital moves during the year: Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton in January and 2 hours ahead in July.
Clock changes in Edmonton, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Daylight saving time ends for good: clocks stay at UTC−6 (CST) | UTC−6 |
Time difference between Edmonton and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton, it is 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
Edmonton no longer changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Edmonton
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Edmonton runs from 7 hours 28 minutes at the December solstice to 17 hours 3 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 10:07 PM, comes on June 24.
Daylight through the year in Edmonton
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:36 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 10:07 PM | 17 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:20 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 9:48 AM | 5:16 PM | 7 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Edmonton
The clock in Edmonton runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:35 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Edmonton
All the places listed below keep the same time as Edmonton.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Deer | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Calgary | 281 km (175 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Edmonton today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Canada
All time zones and cities in Canada
Plan around the time in Edmonton
- Convert a time to or from Edmonton: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Edmonton in?
Edmonton uses the America/Edmonton time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Edmonton use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Daylight saving time ended for good on Sunday, November 1, 2026: Edmonton kept its summer clock, UTC−6, and will not change again.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and London?
Edmonton is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Edmonton does not.
Is Edmonton on the same time as Ottawa?
Not all year. Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton in January and 2 hours ahead in July.
How long is the longest day in Edmonton?
About 17 hours 3 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 7 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Edmonton?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Edmonton lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:35 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.