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Edmonton to MST

-1h

Edmonton

MDTSOURCE

Canada · UTC-06:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

MST

UTC-06:00☀ DST active

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Edmonton

MST

12:00 AM

2:00 AM

4:00 AM

6:00 AM

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

8:00 PM

10:00 PM

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

MDT and MST on the World Map

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

MDT Zone

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MST 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

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

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.

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Time Conversion Guide: Edmonton to MST

Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. MST runs on Mountain Standard Time (MST) at UTC-07:00. That puts Edmonton 1 hour behind MST — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 8:00 AM in MST. Midnight in Edmonton is 11:00 PM in MST.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while MST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Edmonton to MST time conversion table

Edmonton (MDT)	MST (MST)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Edmonton to MST time

Scheduling a call from Edmonton to MST: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 9:00 AM in MST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Edmonton and MST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM MST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Edmonton viewers need 8:00 AM in MST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM 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 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Edmonton and need MST 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 MST (Mountain Standard Time)

Best time to call between Edmonton and MST

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

Business hours overlap

Edmonton and MST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Edmonton is 1 hour behind MST (MDT UTC-06:00 → MST UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 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

MST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00

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 MST?

Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 1 hour behind MST (MST, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Edmonton time to MST time?

Add -1h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 8:00 AM in MST.

What time is it in MST right now?

MST uses MST at UTC-07:00. 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 MST from Edmonton?

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

Which is behind, Edmonton or MST?

Edmonton is 1 hour behind MST. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 11:00 AM in MST.

Do Edmonton and MST use different time zones?

Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while MST uses MST at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and America/Denver.

Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–MST difference?

Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and MST 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 MST?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Edmonton and MST?

MST 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 MST in?

MST 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 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.