PET to Edmonton
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PETSOURCEEdmonton
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PET and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and MDT (Mountain Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PET – Peru Time
UTC-05:00Peru Time (PET) is the standard time for Peru, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
- •PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
- •Lima is the 5th largest city in the Americas.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: PET and Edmonton
PET runs on Peru Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts PET 1 hour behind Edmonton — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PET it is 8:00 AM in Edmonton. Midnight in PET is 11:00 PM in Edmonton.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while PET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
PET to Edmonton time conversion table
| PET (PET) | Edmonton (MDT) | 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 PET to Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from PET to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in PET lands at 9:00 AM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PET and Edmonton are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Edmonton local time against PET keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PET 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 PET (Peru Time)
Peru Time (PET) is the time zone used throughout Peru. Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Lima, the capital, is the economic center of Peru.
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 PET and Edmonton
Both PET and Edmonton sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PET, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
PET and Edmonton share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM PET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PET is 1 hour behind Edmonton (PET UTC-05:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PET
Does not observe DST
Edmonton
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PET and Edmonton?
PET (PET, UTC-05:00) is 1 hour behind Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert PET time to Edmonton time?
Add -1h to PET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PET is 8:00 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 -1h offset from PET.
What is the best time to call Edmonton from PET?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, PET or Edmonton?
PET is 1 hour behind Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in PET it is 11:00 AM in Edmonton.
Do PET and Edmonton use different time zones?
PET uses PET at UTC-05:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the PET–Edmonton difference?
Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and PET is not, so the -1h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share PET's time zone?
PET also covers Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Cusco, Callao.
Which countries use PET, PET's zone?
PET is used in Peru.
Is there a day difference between PET and Edmonton?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between PET and Edmonton?
Edmonton is -1h from PET.
What timezone is PET in?
PET 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 PET (Peru Time)?
PET is used in Peru.
Does PET observe daylight saving time?
No, PET does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-05:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about PET?
Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
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 PET, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PET (PET), it is -1h later in Edmonton (MST).
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