PDT to Edmonton
+1hPDT
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 Daylight Time) and MDT (Mountain Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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 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.
Time Conversion Guide: PDT to Edmonton
PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts PDT 1 hour ahead of Edmonton — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PDT it is 10:00 AM in Edmonton. Midnight in PDT is 1:00 AM in Edmonton.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while PDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
PDT to Edmonton time conversion table
| PDT (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 PDT to Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from PDT to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in PDT lands at 11:00 AM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PDT 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.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in PDT is 9:00 PM in Edmonton makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- 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 PDT 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 PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
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 PDT and Edmonton
Both PDT 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
PDT and Edmonton share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PDT 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
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Edmonton
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PDT and Edmonton?
PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert PDT time to Edmonton time?
Add +1h to PDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PDT 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 PDT.
What is the best time to call Edmonton from PDT?
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, PDT or Edmonton?
PDT is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in PDT it is 1:00 PM in Edmonton.
Do PDT and Edmonton use different time zones?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the PDT–Edmonton difference?
Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and PDT is not, so the +1h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share PDT's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
Which countries use PDT, PDT's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PDT and Edmonton?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PDT and Edmonton?
Edmonton is +1h from PDT.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
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 Edmonton?
Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
Which countries use PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PDT switches to PST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PDT?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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 PDT, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PDT (PDT), it is +1h later in Edmonton (MST).
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