Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Edmonton to CDT

+1h

Edmonton

MDTSOURCE

Canada · UTC-06:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

CDT

UTC-05:00☀ DST active

HH01

MM00

13:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Edmonton

CDT

12:00 AM

1:00 AM

2:00 AM

3:00 AM

4:00 AM

5:00 AM

6:00 AM

7:00 AM

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

MDT and CDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and CDT (Central Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.

MDT Zone

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CDT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

MST – Mountain Standard Time

UTC-07:00

Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.

Countries in MST

United States (Mountain)Canada (Alberta)Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora)

Major Cities in MST

DenverPhoenixSalt Lake CityCalgaryEdmontonAlbuquerqueEl PasoTucsonBoiseCiudad Juárez

Key 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.
•Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
•MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to MDT

Learn more about MST on Wikipedia

CDT – Central Daylight Time

UTC-05:00

Central Daylight Time (CDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Central Time Zone, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CDT

United States (Central)Canada (Manitoba)

Major Cities in CDT

ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinWinnipegNashville

Key Facts about CDT

•CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion.
•CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CST

Learn more about CDT on Wikipedia

About Edmonton

Wikipedia

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.

Population:1 million

Metro:1.4 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

Currency:CAD (C$)

Stock Exchange:N/A (Uses TSX)

Key Landmarks

West Edmonton MallFort Edmonton ParkArt Gallery of AlbertaMuttart ConservatoryRiver Valley

Did You Know?

The city has the most extensive urban parkland in North America.

Learn more about MDT timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: Edmonton and CDT

Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. CDT runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Edmonton 1 hour ahead of CDT — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 10:00 AM in CDT. Midnight in Edmonton is 1:00 AM in CDT.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while CDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Edmonton to CDT time conversion table

Edmonton (MDT)	CDT (CDT)	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 Edmonton to CDT time

Scheduling a call from Edmonton to CDT: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 11:00 AM in CDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Edmonton and CDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MDT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Edmonton viewers need 10:00 AM in CDT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:00 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 +1h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Edmonton and need CDT 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 +1h 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 CDT (Central Daylight Time)

Central Daylight Time (CDT) is observed during summer months in the US and Canadian portions of the Central Time Zone. Clocks are moved forward by one hour, aligning with Eastern Standard Time (EST). Most of Mexico and Central America do not observe CDT, staying on CST year-round.

Best time to call between Edmonton and CDT

Both Edmonton and CDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Edmonton and CDT share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of CDT (MDT UTC-06:00 → CDT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 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

CDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Edmonton and CDT?

Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 1 hour ahead of CDT (CDT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently +1h.

How do I convert Edmonton time to CDT time?

Add +1h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 10:00 AM in CDT.

What time is it in CDT right now?

CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Edmonton.

What is the best time to call CDT from Edmonton?

Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MDT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Edmonton or CDT?

Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of CDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 1:00 PM in CDT.

Do Edmonton and CDT use different time zones?

Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and America/Chicago.

Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–CDT difference?

Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and CDT is not, so the +1h 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 CDT?

Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and CDT?

CDT is +1h 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 CDT in?

CDT 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.