EAT to Edmonton
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MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EAT and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and MDT (Mountain Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
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.
EAT vs Edmonton: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
EAT runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts EAT 9 hours behind Edmonton — a difference of -9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EAT it is 12:00 AM in Edmonton. Midnight in EAT is 3:00 PM in Edmonton.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while EAT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
EAT to Edmonton time conversion table
| EAT (EAT) | Edmonton (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EAT to Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from EAT to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in EAT lands at 1:00 AM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h gap: EAT and Edmonton 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 Edmonton is 12:00 AM in EAT.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Edmonton local time against EAT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -9h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -9h gap is not.
- With a -9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week EAT takes the early slot, the next week Edmonton does.
- Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
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 EAT and Edmonton
With a -9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Edmonton opens at 9:00 AM MDT, which is 12:00 AM in EAT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
EAT and Edmonton have no shared working hours because of the -9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
EAT is 9 hours behind Edmonton (EAT UTC+03:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). 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
EAT
Does not observe DST
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 EAT and Edmonton?
EAT (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 9 hours behind Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -9h.
How do I convert EAT time to Edmonton time?
Add -9h to EAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EAT is 12:00 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 -9h offset from EAT.
What is the best time to call Edmonton from EAT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in EAT, which is 4:00 AM in Edmonton.
Which is behind, EAT or Edmonton?
EAT is 9 hours behind Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in EAT it is 3:00 AM in Edmonton.
Do EAT and Edmonton use different time zones?
EAT uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Nairobi and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the EAT–Edmonton difference?
Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and EAT is not, so the -9h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share EAT's time zone?
EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
Which countries use EAT, EAT's zone?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Is there a day difference between EAT and Edmonton?
Not normally. The -9h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EAT and Edmonton?
Edmonton is -9h from EAT.
What timezone is EAT in?
EAT 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 EAT (East Africa Time)?
EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.
Does EAT observe daylight saving time?
No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about EAT?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
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 EAT, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EAT (EAT), it is -9h later in Edmonton (MST).
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