Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Edmonton to Taipei

+14h

Edmonton

MDTSOURCE

Canada · UTC-06:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Taipei

CST

Taiwan · UTC+08:00

HH02

MM00

(next day)02:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Edmonton

Taipei

12:00 AM

2:00 PM

2:00 AM

4:00 PM

4:00 AM

6:00 PM

6:00 AM

8:00 PM

8:00 AM

10:00 PM

10:00 AM

12:00 AM+1

12:00 PM

2:00 AM+1

2:00 PM

4:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

6:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

8:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

10:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

12:00 PM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

MDT and CST on the World Map

The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and CST (China Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

MDT Zone

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CST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

MST – Mountain Standard Time

UTC-07:00

Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.

Countries in MST

United States (Mountain)Canada (Alberta)Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora)

Major Cities in MST

DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityCalgaryEdmontonAlbuquerqueEl PasoTucsonBoiseCiudad Juárez

Key Facts about MST

•Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round.
•The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
•Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
•MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to MDT

Learn more about MST on Wikipedia

CST – China Standard Time

UTC+08:00

China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in CST

ChinaHong KongMacauTaiwan

Major Cities in CST

ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhouChengduHong KongTaipeiWuhanHangzhouNanjing

Key Facts about CST

•China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
•In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
•China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
•The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about CST on Wikipedia

About Edmonton

Wikipedia

Edmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.

Population:1 million

Metro:1.4 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

Currency:CAD (C$)

Stock Exchange:N/A (Uses TSX)

Key Landmarks

West Edmonton MallFort Edmonton ParkArt Gallery of AlbertaMuttart ConservatoryRiver Valley

Did You Know?

The city has the most extensive urban parkland in North America.

Learn more about MDT timezone →

About Taipei

Wikipedia

Taipei operates on Taiwan Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As a global semiconductor hub, Taipei time is essential for tech supply chain coordination.

Population:2.6 million

Metro:7.1 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST

Currency:TWD (NT$)

Stock Exchange:TWSE (Taiwan Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Taipei 101Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallLongshan TempleNational Palace MuseumShilin Night Market

Did You Know?

Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.

Learn more about CST timezone →

Edmonton vs Taipei: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Taipei runs on Taiwan Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Edmonton 14 hours ahead of Taipei — a difference of +14h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 11:00 PM in Taipei. Midnight in Edmonton is 2:00 PM in Taipei.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while Taipei does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Edmonton to Taipei time conversion table

Edmonton (MDT)	Taipei (CST)	Day
12:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
6:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	9:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	10:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	11:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
3:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	7:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	8:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	11:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Edmonton to Taipei time

Scheduling a call from Edmonton to Taipei: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 12:00 AM in Taipei the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +14h gap: Edmonton and Taipei have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Taipei is 11:00 PM in Edmonton.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Taipei local time against Edmonton keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +14h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +14h gap is not.
With a +14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Edmonton takes the early slot, the next week Taipei does.
Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +14h gap.

About MST (Mountain Standard Time)

Mountain Standard Time (MST) covers the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. Arizona is notable for not observing daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round (except the Navajo Nation). The time zone includes major cities like Denver, Phoenix, Calgary, and Salt Lake City. During summer, most areas switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00).

About CST (China Standard Time)

China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.

Best time to call between Edmonton and Taipei

With a +14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Taipei opens at 9:00 AM CST, which is 11:00 PM in Edmonton, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Edmonton and Taipei have no shared working hours because of the +14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Edmonton is 14 hours ahead of Taipei (MDT UTC-06:00 → CST UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Edmonton

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Taipei

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Taipei?

Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 14 hours ahead of Taipei (CST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +14h.

How do I convert Edmonton time to Taipei time?

Add +14h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 11:00 PM in Taipei.

What time is it in Taipei right now?

Taipei uses CST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +14h offset from Edmonton.

What is the best time to call Taipei from Edmonton?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Edmonton, which is 3:00 AM in Taipei.

Which is ahead, Edmonton or Taipei?

Edmonton is 14 hours ahead of Taipei. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 2:00 AM in Taipei.

Do Edmonton and Taipei use different time zones?

Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while Taipei (Taiwan) uses CST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and Asia/Taipei.

Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–Taipei difference?

Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and Taipei is not, so the +14h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Edmonton's time zone?

MDT also covers Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson and 2 more.

Which countries use MDT, Edmonton's zone?

MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).

Is there a day difference between Edmonton and Taipei?

Sometimes. The +14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Edmonton already falls on the next day in Taipei.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Taipei?

Taipei is +14h from Edmonton.

What timezone is Edmonton in?

Edmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.

What timezone is Taipei in?

Taipei operates on Taiwan Standard Time (CST), UTC+8. As a global semiconductor hub, Taipei time is essential for tech supply chain coordination.

What are the business hours in Edmonton?

Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.

What are the business hours in Taipei?

Standard business hours in Taipei are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Edmonton and Taipei?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Edmonton works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and Taipei works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST (+14h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Edmonton and Taipei?

Edmonton uses CAD (C$) while Taipei uses TWD (NT$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Edmonton and Taipei compare in size?

Edmonton has a population of approximately 1 million (metro: 1.4 million), while Taipei has approximately 2.6 million (metro: 7.1 million).

What are the major landmarks in Edmonton and Taipei?

Edmonton is known for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park, Art Gallery of Alberta. Taipei is famous for Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple.

Do Edmonton and Taipei have stock exchanges?

Yes. Edmonton has the N/A (Uses TSX) and Taipei has the TWSE (Taiwan Stock Exchange). The +14h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.

Which countries use MST (Mountain Standard Time)?

MST is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).

Does MST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, MST switches to MDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about MST?

Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.