EDT to Edmonton
-2hEDT
EDTSOURCEEdmonton
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and MDT (Mountain Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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.
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.
EDT to Edmonton Time Difference – Complete Guide
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts EDT 2 hours behind Edmonton — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 7:00 AM in Edmonton. Midnight in EDT is 10:00 PM in Edmonton.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while EDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
EDT to Edmonton time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | Edmonton (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EDT to Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 8:00 AM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EDT and Edmonton are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: EDT viewers need 7:00 AM in Edmonton to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to EDT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need Edmonton colleagues present.
- Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
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).
Best time to call between EDT and Edmonton
Both EDT and Edmonton sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EDT and Edmonton share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EDT is 2 hours behind Edmonton (EDT UTC-04:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Edmonton
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and Edmonton?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 2 hours behind Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert EDT time to Edmonton time?
Add -2h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 7:00 AM in Edmonton.
What time is it in Edmonton right now?
Edmonton uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call Edmonton from EDT?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EDT or Edmonton?
EDT is 2 hours behind Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 10:00 AM in Edmonton.
Do EDT and Edmonton use different time zones?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–Edmonton difference?
Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and EDT is not, so the -2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and Edmonton?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EDT and Edmonton?
Edmonton is -2h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Edmonton?
Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
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.
When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is -2h later in Edmonton (MST).
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