Edmonton to London
+7hEdmonton
MDTSOURCELondon
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean 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.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Edmonton vs London: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Edmonton 7 hours ahead of London — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 4:00 PM in London. Midnight in Edmonton is 7:00 AM in London. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Edmonton to London time conversion table
| Edmonton (MDT) | London (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Edmonton to London time
- Scheduling a call from Edmonton to London: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 5:00 PM in London, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Edmonton and London are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM MDT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM BST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking London local time against Edmonton keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Edmonton and need London 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 +7h gap.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Edmonton and London
Both Edmonton and London sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM MDT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM BST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Edmonton and London overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM MDT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Edmonton is 7 hours ahead of London (MDT UTC-06:00 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM 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
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Edmonton and London?
Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 7 hours ahead of London (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Edmonton time to London time?
Add +7h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 4:00 PM in London.
What time is it in London right now?
London uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Edmonton.
What is the best time to call London from Edmonton?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM MDT — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Edmonton or London?
Edmonton is 7 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 7:00 PM in London.
Do Edmonton and London use different time zones?
Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–London difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at +7h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
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 London?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and London?
London is +7h 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 London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What are the business hours in Edmonton?
Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Edmonton and London?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Edmonton works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT (+7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Edmonton and London?
Edmonton uses CAD (C$) while London uses GBP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Edmonton and London compare in size?
Edmonton has a population of approximately 1 million (metro: 1.4 million), while London has approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Edmonton and London?
Edmonton is known for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park, Art Gallery of Alberta. London is famous for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace.
Do Edmonton and London have stock exchanges?
Yes. Edmonton has the N/A (Uses TSX) and London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange). The +7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Edmonton, what time is it in London?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Edmonton (MST), it is +7h later in London (GMT).
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