Cities in Alberta
Alberta is on Mountain Time (MST/MDT, UTC−7/−6). Canada's energy province is home to the oil sands, Banff and Jasper National Parks, and the booming cities of Calgary and Edmonton.
Cities in Alberta span the America/Edmonton time zone. There are 7 featured cities in Alberta on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Alberta is Edmonton. Alberta is on Mountain Time (MST/MDT, UTC−7/−6). Canada's energy province is home to the oil sands, Banff and Jasper National Parks, and the booming cities of Calgary and Edmonton.
Top Cities in Alberta
Live times · 7 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Edmonton.
All Cities in Alberta
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Alberta
How many cities are in Alberta?
Alberta has many cities. The top cities in Alberta featured on WorldTimePage include Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, St. Albert, Medicine Hat, Airdrie, with Edmonton serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Alberta in?
Alberta uses the America/Edmonton time zone. All major cities in Alberta observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Alberta?
The capital city of Alberta is Edmonton. It is located in the America/Edmonton time zone.
What are the largest cities in Alberta?
The largest cities in Alberta include Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, St. Albert and more.
What is the current time in Alberta?
The current time in Alberta follows the America/Edmonton time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Alberta on this page.
Does Alberta observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Alberta observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (MST to MDT, UTC−7 to UTC−6) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November. Alberta follows the same DST schedule as the US Mountain states. Note that Saskatchewan, directly to the east, does NOT observe DST — creating a time difference that flips seasonally.
Is Calgary on the same time as Denver?
Yes. Calgary, AB and Denver, CO are always on exactly the same time. Both observe Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer, following identical DST transition dates. There is never a time difference between Calgary and Denver.
What is the time difference between Alberta and Saskatchewan?
Alberta and Saskatchewan have a seasonal time difference. In summer (when Alberta is on MDT, UTC−6 and Saskatchewan stays on CST, UTC−6), they are on the same time. In winter (when Alberta reverts to MST, UTC−7 and Saskatchewan stays on CST, UTC−6), Saskatchewan is 1 hour ahead of Alberta. This is because Saskatchewan does not observe DST.
What is the time difference between Alberta and Ontario?
Alberta (Mountain Time) is 2 hours behind Ontario (Eastern Time) year-round. When it is 12:00 PM noon in Toronto, it is 10:00 AM in Calgary. Both provinces observe DST on the same schedule, keeping the 2-hour gap constant throughout the year.
What time zone is Red Deer, Alberta in?
Red Deer observes Mountain Time — Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) in winter and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6) in summer. It is on the same time as Calgary, Edmonton, and all other Alberta cities.
Are St. Albert, Medicine Hat, and Airdrie on the same time as Calgary?
Yes. St. Albert, Medicine Hat, and Airdrie all observe Mountain Time and are always on the same time as Calgary. The entire province of Alberta is in a single time zone with no exceptions.
Are Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge on the same time?
Yes. Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge are all in the America/Edmonton time zone (MDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in Alberta follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Calgary in?
Calgary is in the America/Edmonton time zone (MDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Alberta, with no time difference from other cities in the state.