Edmonton to CAT
+8hEdmonton
MDTSOURCECAT
CATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and CAT (Central Africa 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.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
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.
Understanding the +8h Gap: Edmonton vs CAT
Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Edmonton 8 hours ahead of CAT — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 5:00 PM in CAT. Midnight in Edmonton is 8:00 AM in CAT.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while CAT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Edmonton to CAT time conversion table
| Edmonton (MDT) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Edmonton to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Edmonton to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 6:00 PM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: Edmonton and CAT 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 CAT is 5:00 PM in Edmonton.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Edmonton is 4:00 AM in CAT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Edmonton takes the early slot, the next week CAT does.
- Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +8h 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between Edmonton and CAT
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CAT opens at 9:00 AM CAT, which is 5:00 PM in Edmonton, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Edmonton and CAT have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Edmonton is 8 hours ahead of CAT (MDT UTC-06:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). 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
Edmonton
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
CAT
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Edmonton and CAT?
Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 8 hours ahead of CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert Edmonton time to CAT time?
Add +8h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 5:00 PM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +8h offset from Edmonton.
What is the best time to call CAT from Edmonton?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Edmonton, which is 9:00 PM in CAT.
Which is ahead, Edmonton or CAT?
Edmonton is 8 hours ahead of CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 8:00 PM in CAT.
Do Edmonton and CAT use different time zones?
Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–CAT difference?
Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and CAT is not, so the +8h 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 CAT?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and CAT?
CAT is +8h 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 CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in Edmonton, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Edmonton (MST), it is +8h later in CAT (CAT).
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