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 Vancouver

-1h

Edmonton

MDTSOURCE

Canada · UTC-06:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Vancouver

PDT

Canada · UTC-07:00☀ DST active

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Edmonton

Vancouver

12:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

7:00 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

2:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

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

MDT and PDT on the World Map

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

MDT Zone

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PDT 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

PST – Pacific Standard Time

UTC-08:00

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PST

United States (Pacific)Canada (British Columbia)Mexico (Baja California)

Major Cities in PST

Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverSan DiegoPortlandLas VegasSacramentoSan JoseTijuana

Key Facts about PST

•Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
•The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
•PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
•Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PDT

Learn more about PST 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.

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About Vancouver

Wikipedia

Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.

Population:675,000

Metro:2.6 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Currency:CAD (C$)

Stock Exchange:TSX-V (TSX Venture Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Stanley ParkCapilano Suspension BridgeGastownGranville IslandVancouver Art Gallery

Did You Know?

The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.

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Everything You Need to Know About Edmonton and Vancouver Time

Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Edmonton 1 hour behind Vancouver — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 8:00 AM in Vancouver. Midnight in Edmonton is 11:00 PM in Vancouver. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.

Edmonton to Vancouver time conversion table

Edmonton (MDT)	Vancouver (PDT)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Edmonton to Vancouver time

Scheduling a call from Edmonton to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 9:00 AM in Vancouver, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Edmonton and Vancouver are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Edmonton is 7:00 PM in Vancouver makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Edmonton and need Vancouver colleagues present.
Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)

Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.

Best time to call between Edmonton and Vancouver

Both Edmonton and Vancouver sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Edmonton and Vancouver share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Edmonton is 1 hour behind Vancouver (MDT UTC-06:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. 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

Vancouver

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00

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 Vancouver?

Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 1 hour behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Edmonton time to Vancouver time?

Add -1h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 8:00 AM in Vancouver.

What time is it in Vancouver right now?

Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Edmonton.

What is the best time to call Vancouver from Edmonton?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Edmonton or Vancouver?

Edmonton is 1 hour behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 11:00 AM in Vancouver.

Do Edmonton and Vancouver use different time zones?

Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and America/Vancouver.

Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–Vancouver difference?

Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -1h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.

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 Vancouver?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Vancouver?

Vancouver is -1h 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 Vancouver in?

Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.

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 Vancouver?

Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.

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

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Edmonton works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and Vancouver works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

How do Edmonton and Vancouver compare in size?

Edmonton has a population of approximately 1 million (metro: 1.4 million), while Vancouver has approximately 675,000 (metro: 2.6 million).

What are the major landmarks in Edmonton and Vancouver?

Edmonton is known for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park, Art Gallery of Alberta. Vancouver is famous for Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown.

Do Edmonton and Vancouver have stock exchanges?

Yes. Edmonton has the N/A (Uses TSX) and Vancouver has the TSX-V (TSX Venture Exchange). The -1h 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.