Vancouver to Edmonton
+1hVancouver
PDTSOURCEEdmonton
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and MDT (Mountain Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
MST – Mountain Standard Time
UTC-07:00Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
About Edmonton
WikipediaEdmonton operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), same as Denver. As Alberta's capital and an energy hub, Edmonton time aligns with Western Canadian markets.
The city has the most extensive urban parkland in North America.
Vancouver to Edmonton Time Difference – Complete Guide
Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Vancouver 1 hour ahead of Edmonton — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver it is 10:00 AM in Edmonton. Midnight in Vancouver is 1:00 AM in Edmonton. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Vancouver to Edmonton time conversion table
| Vancouver (PDT) | Edmonton (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Vancouver to Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from Vancouver to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in Vancouver lands at 11:00 AM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Vancouver and Edmonton are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PDT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Vancouver-based team with Edmonton contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Vancouver and need Edmonton colleagues present.
- Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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.
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).
Best time to call between Vancouver and Edmonton
Both Vancouver and Edmonton sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Vancouver and Edmonton share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton (PDT UTC-07:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Edmonton
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Edmonton?
Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Vancouver time to Edmonton time?
Add +1h to Vancouver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 10:00 AM in Edmonton.
What time is it in Edmonton right now?
Edmonton uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Vancouver.
What is the best time to call Edmonton from Vancouver?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PDT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Vancouver or Edmonton?
Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in Vancouver it is 1:00 PM in Edmonton.
Do Vancouver and Edmonton use different time zones?
Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Vancouver and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the Vancouver–Edmonton 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 Vancouver's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Vancouver's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Vancouver and Edmonton?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Edmonton?
Edmonton is +1h from Vancouver.
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 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 are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What are the business hours in Edmonton?
Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Vancouver and Edmonton?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Vancouver works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and Edmonton works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Vancouver and Edmonton compare in size?
Vancouver has a population of approximately 675,000 (metro: 2.6 million), while Edmonton has approximately 1 million (metro: 1.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Vancouver and Edmonton?
Vancouver is known for Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown. Edmonton is famous for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park, Art Gallery of Alberta.
Do Vancouver and Edmonton have stock exchanges?
Yes. Vancouver has the TSX-V (TSX Venture Exchange) and Edmonton has the N/A (Uses TSX). The +1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the MST timezone?
Major cities in the MST timezone include Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson.
What is the UTC offset for MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MDT.
What should I know about the MST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Vancouver, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Vancouver (PST), it is +1h later in Edmonton (MST).
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