Days in St. Albert are currently getting shorter, about 30 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 St. Albert
St. Albert is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.6334° N, 113.6353° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,970 km (3,710 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,048 km (2,515 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,989 km (9,935 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,501 km (4,661 mi) west
St. Albert 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 St. Albert
The point on Earth exactly opposite St. Albert is near East London - when it's noon in St. Albert, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in St. Albert
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in St. Albert
St. Albert is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because St. Albert 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 St. Albert
In St. Albert, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 17h 4m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 26m, a difference of roughly 9h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on St. Albert's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like St. Albert at 53.63° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of St. Albert
With a population of 57,719, St. Albert ranks as the 136th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to St. Albert
Edmonton International Airport (YEG / CYEG) is a major international airport located about 36 km (22 mi) from St. Albert.
Current local time at the airport is 08:20:24.
Daylight saving time changes in St. Albert
St. Albert 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 St. Albert
Business hours in St. Albert (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 St. Albert
Compare time in St. Albert with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting St. Albert
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is St. Albert in?
St. Albert 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 St. Albert at UTC-6.
What time is it in St. Albert right now?
The current local time in St. Albert is 08:20:24 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does St. Albert observe daylight saving time?
Yes. St. Albert 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 St. Albert?
St. Albert is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to St. Albert?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the nearest airport to St. Albert, located about 36 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:20:24.
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