Edmonton to AST
+2hEdmonton
MDTSOURCEAST
ASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and AST on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and AST (Atlantic Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
AST – Atlantic Standard Time
UTC-04:00Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the time zone for the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Caribbean, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST.
- •AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
- •Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in AST Canada.
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.
Edmonton vs AST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. AST runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) at UTC-04:00. That puts Edmonton 2 hours ahead of AST — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 11:00 AM in AST. Midnight in Edmonton is 2:00 AM in AST.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while AST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Edmonton to AST time conversion table
| Edmonton (MDT) | AST (AST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Edmonton to AST time
- Scheduling a call from Edmonton to AST: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 12:00 PM in AST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Edmonton and AST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MDT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AST). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Edmonton viewers need 11:00 AM in AST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 PM if the event is anchored to Edmonton.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Edmonton and need AST 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 +2h 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 AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Canada's Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and most of Labrador), as well as several Caribbean nations. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands use AST year-round without daylight saving time. The Canadian provinces switch to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) in summer.
Best time to call between Edmonton and AST
Both Edmonton and AST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AST. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Edmonton and AST share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Edmonton is 2 hours ahead of AST (MDT UTC-06:00 → AST UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 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
AST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
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 Edmonton and AST?
Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 2 hours ahead of AST (AST, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Edmonton time to AST time?
Add +2h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 11:00 AM in AST.
What time is it in AST right now?
AST uses AST at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Edmonton.
What is the best time to call AST from Edmonton?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MDT — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Edmonton or AST?
Edmonton is 2 hours ahead of AST. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 2:00 PM in AST.
Do Edmonton and AST use different time zones?
Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while AST uses AST at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and America/Halifax.
Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–AST difference?
Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and AST is not, so the +2h 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 AST?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and AST?
AST is +2h 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 AST in?
AST 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.
Which cities are in the AST timezone?
Major cities in the AST timezone include Halifax, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Caracas, La Paz, Fredericton, Charlottetown.
What is the UTC offset for AST?
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to ADT.
What should I know about the AST timezone?
Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST. AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Edmonton, what time is it in AST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Edmonton (MST), it is +2h later in AST (AST).
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