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 Iran

+9h 30m

Edmonton

MDTSOURCE

Canada · UTC-06:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Iran

IRST

UTC+03:30

HH09

MM30

21:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Edmonton

Iran

12:00 AM

9:30 AM

2:00 AM

11:30 AM

4:00 AM

1:30 PM

6:00 AM

3:30 PM

8:00 AM

5:30 PM

10:00 AM

7:30 PM

12:00 PM

9:30 PM

2:00 PM

11:30 PM

4:00 PM

1:30 AM+1

6:00 PM

3:30 AM+1

8:00 PM

5:30 AM+1

10:00 PM

7:30 AM+1

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

MDT and IRST on the World Map

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

MDT Zone

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IRST 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

IRST – Iran Standard Time

UTC+03:30

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IRST

Iran

Major Cities in IRST

TehranIsfahanMashhadTabrizShirazKaraj

Key Facts about IRST

•IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
•Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to IRDT

Learn more about IRST 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 →

Time Conversion Guide: Edmonton to Iran

Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Iran runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. That puts Edmonton 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Iran — a difference of +9h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 6:30 PM in Iran. Midnight in Edmonton is 9:30 AM in Iran.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while Iran does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Edmonton to Iran time conversion table

Edmonton (MDT)	Iran (IRST)	Day
12:00 AM	9:30 AM	same day
6:00 AM	3:30 PM	same day
7:00 AM	4:30 PM	same day
8:00 AM	5:30 PM	same day
9:00 AM	6:30 PM	same day
12:00 PM	9:30 PM	same day
3:00 PM	12:30 AM	next day
5:00 PM	2:30 AM	next day
6:00 PM	3:30 AM	next day
9:00 PM	6:30 AM	next day

Why people convert Edmonton to Iran time

Scheduling a call from Edmonton to Iran: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 7:30 PM in Iran, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +9h 30m gap: Edmonton and Iran 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 Iran is 6:30 PM in Edmonton.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Iran local time against Edmonton keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +9h 30m offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h 30m gap is not.
With a +9h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Edmonton takes the early slot, the next week Iran does.

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 IRST (Iran Standard Time)

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.

Best time to call between Edmonton and Iran

With a +9h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Iran opens at 9:00 AM IRST, which is 6:30 PM in Edmonton, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Edmonton and Iran have no shared working hours because of the +9h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Edmonton is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Iran (MDT UTC-06:00 → IRST UTC+03:30). 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

Iran

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 Iran?

Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Iran (IRST, UTC+03:30). The gap is currently +9h 30m.

How do I convert Edmonton time to Iran time?

Add +9h 30m to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 6:30 PM in Iran.

What time is it in Iran right now?

Iran uses IRST at UTC+03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h 30m offset from Edmonton.

What is the best time to call Iran from Edmonton?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Edmonton, which is 10:30 PM in Iran.

Which is ahead, Edmonton or Iran?

Edmonton is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Iran. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 9:30 PM in Iran.

Do Edmonton and Iran use different time zones?

Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while Iran (Iran) uses IRST at UTC+03:30. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and Asia/Tehran.

Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–Iran difference?

Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and Iran is not, so the +9h 30m 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 Iran?

Not normally. The +9h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Iran?

Iran is +9h 30m 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 Iran in?

Iran operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Edmonton?

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

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.