Days in Red Deer are currently getting shorter, about 28 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 Red Deer
Red Deer is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.2668° N, 113.8020° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,818 km (3,615 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,200 km (2,610 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,837 km (9,841 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,753 km (4,817 mi) west
Red Deer 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 Red Deer
The point on Earth exactly opposite Red Deer is near East London - when it's noon in Red Deer, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Red Deer
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Red Deer
Red Deer is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Red Deer 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 Red Deer
In Red Deer, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 47m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 41m, a difference of roughly 9h 6m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Red Deer's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Red Deer at 52.27° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Red Deer
With a population of 100,844, Red Deer ranks as the 78th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Red Deer
Edmonton International Airport (YEG / CYEG) is a major international airport located about 117 km (73 mi) from Red Deer.
Current local time at the airport is 08:21:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Red Deer
Red Deer 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 Red Deer
Business hours in Red Deer (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 Red Deer
Compare time in Red Deer with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Red Deer
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Red Deer in?
Red Deer 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 Red Deer at UTC-6.
What time is it in Red Deer right now?
The current local time in Red Deer is 08:21:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Red Deer observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Red Deer 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 Red Deer?
Red Deer is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Red Deer?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the nearest airport to Red Deer, located about 117 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:21:26.
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