PST to Edmonton
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PSTSOURCEEdmonton
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PST and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PST (Pacific Standard Time) and MDT (Mountain Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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.
PST to Edmonton Time Difference – Complete Guide
PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts PST 2 hours ahead of Edmonton — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PST it is 11:00 AM in Edmonton. Midnight in PST is 2:00 AM in Edmonton.Edmonton observes daylight saving time while PST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
PST to Edmonton time conversion table
| PST (PST) | Edmonton (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert PST to Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from PST to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 12:00 PM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PST and Edmonton are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in PST is 10:00 PM in Edmonton makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PST 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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 PST and Edmonton
Both PST and Edmonton sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
PST and Edmonton share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PST is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton (PST UTC-08:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and Edmonton?
PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert PST time to Edmonton time?
Add +2h to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 11:00 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 PST.
What is the best time to call Edmonton from PST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, PST or Edmonton?
PST is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton. When it is 12:00 PM in PST it is 2:00 PM in Edmonton.
Do PST and Edmonton use different time zones?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the PST–Edmonton difference?
Yes at the moment: Edmonton is on daylight saving time and PST is not, so the +2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share PST's time zone?
PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PST, PST's zone?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PST and Edmonton?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PST and Edmonton?
Edmonton is +2h from PST.
What timezone is PST in?
PST 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
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 PST, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PST (PST), it is +2h later in Edmonton (MST).
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