Edmonton to Toronto
+2hEdmonton
MDTSOURCEToronto
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MDT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MDT (Mountain Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern 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.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
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 Toronto
WikipediaToronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.
Comparing Time Zones: Edmonton and Toronto
Edmonton runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Edmonton 2 hours ahead of Toronto — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Edmonton it is 11:00 AM in Toronto. Midnight in Edmonton is 2:00 AM in Toronto. 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 Toronto time conversion table
| Edmonton (MDT) | Toronto (EDT) | 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 Edmonton to Toronto time
- Scheduling a call from Edmonton to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in Edmonton lands at 12:00 PM in Toronto, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Edmonton and Toronto are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MDT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Toronto local time against Edmonton keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Edmonton and need Toronto 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 +2h gap.
- Toronto: 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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Edmonton and Toronto
Both Edmonton and Toronto sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Edmonton and Toronto share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM MDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Edmonton is 2 hours ahead of Toronto (MDT UTC-06:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 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
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Edmonton and Toronto?
Edmonton (MDT, UTC-06:00) is 2 hours ahead of Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert Edmonton time to Toronto time?
Add +2h to Edmonton local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Edmonton is 11:00 AM in Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from Edmonton.
What is the best time to call Toronto from Edmonton?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MDT — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Edmonton or Toronto?
Edmonton is 2 hours ahead of Toronto. When it is 12:00 PM in Edmonton it is 2:00 PM in Toronto.
Do Edmonton and Toronto use different time zones?
Edmonton (Canada) uses MDT at UTC-06:00, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Edmonton and America/Toronto.
Does daylight saving time affect the Edmonton–Toronto difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at +2h 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 Toronto?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and Toronto?
Toronto is +2h 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 Toronto in?
Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.
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 Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Edmonton and Toronto?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Edmonton works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST and Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (+2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Edmonton and Toronto compare in size?
Edmonton has a population of approximately 1 million (metro: 1.4 million), while Toronto has approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Edmonton and Toronto?
Edmonton is known for West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park, Art Gallery of Alberta. Toronto is famous for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium.
Do Edmonton and Toronto have stock exchanges?
Yes. Edmonton has the N/A (Uses TSX) and Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange). The +2h 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 EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Edmonton, what time is it in Toronto?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Edmonton (MST), it is +2h later in Toronto (EST).
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