Days in Cochrane 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 Cochrane
Cochrane is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.1834° N, 114.4687° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,698 km (3,541 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,321 km (2,685 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,717 km (9,766 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,987 km (4,963 mi) west
Cochrane 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 Cochrane
The point on Earth exactly opposite Cochrane is near East London - when it's noon in Cochrane, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Cochrane
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Cochrane
Cochrane is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Cochrane 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 Cochrane
In Cochrane, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 34m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 53m, a difference of roughly 8h 41m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Cochrane's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Cochrane at 51.18° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Cochrane
With a population of 32,199, Cochrane ranks as the 227th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Cochrane
Calgary International Airport (YYC / CYYC) is a major international airport located about 33 km (20 mi) from Cochrane.
Current local time at the airport is 08:21:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Cochrane
Cochrane 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 Cochrane
Business hours in Cochrane (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 Cochrane
Compare time in Cochrane with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Cochrane
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cochrane in?
Cochrane 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 Cochrane at UTC-6.
What time is it in Cochrane right now?
The current local time in Cochrane is 08:21:22 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cochrane observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cochrane 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 Cochrane?
Cochrane is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cochrane?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the nearest airport to Cochrane, located about 33 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:21:22.
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