Days in Fort McMurray are currently getting shorter, about 33 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 Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 56.7268° N, 111.3810° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,315 km (3,924 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,704 km (2,302 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,334 km (10,149 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,802 km (4,227 mi) west
Fort McMurray lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Fort McMurray
The point on Earth exactly opposite Fort McMurray is near East London - when it's noon in Fort McMurray, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Fort McMurray
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray
In Fort McMurray, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 17h 48m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 6h 47m, a difference of roughly 11h 1m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Fort McMurray's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Fort McMurray at 56.73° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Fort McMurray
With a population of 66,573, Fort McMurray ranks as the 120th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM / CYMM) is a regional airport serving Fort McMurray directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:23:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray
Business hours in Fort McMurray (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 Fort McMurray
Compare time in Fort McMurray with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Fort McMurray
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fort McMurray in?
Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray at UTC-6.
What time is it in Fort McMurray right now?
The current local time in Fort McMurray is 08:23:02 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fort McMurray observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray?
Fort McMurray is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fort McMurray?
Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is the airport serving Fort McMurray. The current local time at the airport is 08:23:02.
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