Geographic position of Edmonton
Edmonton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.5501° N, 113.4687° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,961 km (3,704 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,058 km (2,522 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,980 km (9,930 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,505 km (4,663 mi) west
Edmonton 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 Edmonton
With a population of 1,010,899, Edmonton ranks as the 5th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport (YEG / CYEG) is a major international airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Edmonton.
Current local time at the airport is 10:31:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Edmonton
Edmonton 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 Edmonton
Business hours in Edmonton (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 Edmonton
Compare time in Edmonton with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Edmonton in?
Edmonton 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 Edmonton at UTC-6.
What time is it in Edmonton right now?
The current local time in Edmonton is 10:31:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Edmonton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Edmonton 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 Edmonton?
Edmonton is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Edmonton?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the nearest airport to Edmonton, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:31:19.
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