Edmonton to Chicago
+1hEdmonton
MDTSOURCEChicago
CDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and CDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and CDT (Central 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.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
- •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
- •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
- •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
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.
About Chicago
WikipediaChicago operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), 1 hour behind New York. Home to CME and CBOE, Chicago is a global center for derivatives trading.
The Chicago Board of Trade is the world's oldest futures and options exchange.
Understanding the +1h Gap: Edmonton vs Chicago
Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Chicago runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Edmonton 1 hour ahead of Chicago — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 10:00 AM in Chicago. Midnight in Edmonton is 1:00 AM in Chicago. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Edmonton to Chicago time conversion table
| Edmonton (MDT) | Chicago (CDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Edmonton to Chicago time
- Scheduling a call from Edmonton to Chicago: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 11:00 AM in Chicago, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Edmonton and Chicago are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MDT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Edmonton is 9:00 PM in Chicago makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Edmonton and need Chicago 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.
- Chicago: 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 CST (Central Standard Time)
Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.
Best time to call between Edmonton and Chicago
Both Edmonton and Chicago sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Edmonton and Chicago share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (MDT UTC-06:00 → CDT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 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
Chicago
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
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 Edmonton and Chicago?
Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (CDT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Edmonton time to Chicago time?
Add +1h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 10:00 AM in Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago right now?
Chicago uses CDT at UTC-05:00. 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 Chicago from Edmonton?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MDT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Edmonton or Chicago?
Edmonton is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 1:00 PM in Chicago.
Do Edmonton and Chicago use different time zones?
Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while Chicago (USA) uses CDT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and America/Chicago.
Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–Chicago difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at +1h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
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 Chicago?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and Chicago?
Chicago 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 Chicago in?
Chicago operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), 1 hour behind New York. Home to CME and CBOE, Chicago is a global center for derivatives trading.
What are the business hours in Edmonton?
Standard business hours in Edmonton are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What are the business hours in Chicago?
Standard business hours in Chicago are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Edmonton and Chicago?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Edmonton works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and Chicago works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Edmonton and Chicago?
Edmonton uses CAD (C$) while Chicago uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Edmonton and Chicago compare in size?
Edmonton has a population of approximately 1 million (metro: 1.4 million), while Chicago has approximately 2.7 million (metro: 9.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Edmonton and Chicago?
Edmonton is known for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park, Art Gallery of Alberta. Chicago is famous for Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate (The Bean).
Do Edmonton and Chicago have stock exchanges?
Yes. Edmonton has the N/A (Uses TSX) and Chicago has the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), CBOE. The +1h 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 CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
Central Standard Time (CST) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CDT.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
When is it midnight in Edmonton, what time is it in Chicago?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Edmonton (MST), it is +1h later in Chicago (CST).
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