Geographic position of Calgary
Calgary is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.0501° N, 114.0853° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,683 km (3,531 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,336 km (2,694 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,702 km (9,757 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,984 km (4,961 mi) west
Calgary lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Calgary
With a population of 1,306,784, Calgary ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Calgary
Calgary International Airport (YYC / CYYC) is a major international airport serving Calgary directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:31:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Calgary
Calgary uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Edmonton. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Calgary
Business hours in Calgary (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Calgary
Compare time in Calgary with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Calgary in?
Calgary follows the America/Edmonton time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Calgary at UTC-6.
What time is it in Calgary right now?
The current local time in Calgary is 10:31:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Calgary observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Calgary is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Calgary?
Calgary is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Calgary?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the airport serving Calgary. The current local time at the airport is 10:31:19.
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