Denver to Edmonton
+0hDenver
MDTSOURCEEdmonton
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and MDT (Mountain Standard 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.
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 Denver
WikipediaDenver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
Denver International Airport is the largest airport in North America by land area.
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.
Denver vs Edmonton: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Denver runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Denver no time difference Edmonton — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Denver it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton. Midnight in Denver is 12:00 AM in Edmonton. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Denver to Edmonton time conversion table
| Denver (MDT) | Edmonton (MDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Denver to Edmonton time
- Scheduling a call from Denver to Edmonton: a 10:00 AM start in Denver lands at 10:00 AM in Edmonton, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Denver and Edmonton are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Edmonton local time against Denver keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +0h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Denver and need Edmonton colleagues present.
- Denver: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +0h gap.
- Edmonton: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 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 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 Denver and Edmonton
Both Denver and Edmonton sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Denver and Edmonton share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Denver is no time difference Edmonton (MDT UTC-06:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Denver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
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 Denver and Edmonton?
Denver (MDT, UTC-06:00) is no time difference Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert Denver time to Edmonton time?
Add +0h to Denver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Denver is 9:00 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 +0h offset from Denver.
What is the best time to call Edmonton from Denver?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Denver or Edmonton?
Denver and Edmonton are currently on the same clock.
Do Denver and Edmonton use different time zones?
Denver (USA) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Denver and America/Edmonton.
Does daylight saving time affect the Denver–Edmonton difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at +0h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share Denver's time zone?
MDT also covers Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson and 2 more.
Which countries use MDT, Denver's zone?
MDT is used in United States (Mountain), Canada (Alberta), Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
What is the time difference between Denver and Edmonton?
Edmonton is +0h from Denver.
What timezone is Denver in?
Denver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
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 Denver?
Standard business hours in Denver are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What are the business hours in Edmonton?
Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Denver and Edmonton?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Denver works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and Edmonton works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST (+0h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Denver and Edmonton?
Denver uses USD ($) while Edmonton uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Denver and Edmonton compare in size?
Denver has a population of approximately 715,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while Edmonton has approximately 1 million (metro: 1.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Denver and Edmonton?
Denver is known for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station. Edmonton is famous for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park, Art Gallery of Alberta.
Do Denver and Edmonton have stock exchanges?
Yes. Denver has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Edmonton has the N/A (Uses TSX). The +0h 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 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 Denver, what time is it in Edmonton?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Denver (MST), it is +0h later in Edmonton (MST).
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