Days in Chestermere are currently getting shorter, about 27 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Chestermere
Chestermere is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.0334° N, 113.8187° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,681 km (3,530 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,338 km (2,696 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,700 km (9,756 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,968 km (4,951 mi) west
Chestermere lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Chestermere
The point on Earth exactly opposite Chestermere is near East London - when it's noon in Chestermere, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Chestermere
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Chestermere
Chestermere is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Chestermere is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Chestermere
In Chestermere, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 33m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 54m, a difference of roughly 8h 39m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Chestermere's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Chestermere at 51.03° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Chestermere
With a population of 32,255, Chestermere ranks as the 226th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Chestermere
Calgary International Airport (YYC / CYYC) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Chestermere.
Current local time at the airport is 08:20:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Chestermere
Chestermere 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 Chestermere
Business hours in Chestermere (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 Chestermere
Compare time in Chestermere with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Chestermere
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chestermere in?
Chestermere 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 Chestermere at UTC-6.
What time is it in Chestermere right now?
The current local time in Chestermere is 08:20:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chestermere observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chestermere 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 Chestermere?
Chestermere is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chestermere?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the nearest airport to Chestermere, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:20:00.
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