Cities in Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories spans Mountain and Pacific time zones. Its capital Yellowknife is one of the best places on Earth to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
Cities in Northwest Territories span the America/Yellowknife time zone. There are 5 featured cities in Northwest Territories on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Northwest Territories is Yellowknife. The Northwest Territories spans Mountain and Pacific time zones. Its capital Yellowknife is one of the best places on Earth to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
Top Cities in Northwest Territories
Live times · 5 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Yellowknife. Some cities in this state use a different timezone.
All Cities in Northwest Territories
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Northwest Territories
How many cities are in Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories has many cities. The top cities in Northwest Territories featured on WorldTimePage include Yellowknife, Hay River, Inuvik, Fort Smith, Behchokǫ̀, with Yellowknife serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Northwest Territories in?
Northwest Territories uses the America/Yellowknife time zone. Some cities in Northwest Territories observe a different time zone.
What is the capital city of Northwest Territories?
The capital city of Northwest Territories is Yellowknife. It is located in the America/Yellowknife time zone.
What are the largest cities in Northwest Territories?
The largest cities in Northwest Territories include Yellowknife, Hay River, Inuvik, Fort Smith, Behchokǫ̀ and more.
What is the current time in Northwest Territories?
The current time in Northwest Territories follows the America/Yellowknife time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Northwest Territories on this page.
Are Yellowknife, Hay River, and Fort Smith on the same time in Northwest Territories?
Yes. Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith are all in the America/Yellowknife time zone (MDT) and always share the same local time. They follow the same Daylight Saving Time schedule if applicable.
Are Inuvik on a different time than the rest of Northwest Territories?
Yes. Inuvik observe a different IANA time zone than most of Northwest Territories, which uses America/Yellowknife. They may be on the same UTC offset or differ by one hour depending on the season and DST rules.
What time zone is Hay River in?
Hay River is in the America/Yellowknife time zone (MDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Northwest Territories, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
Does Northwest Territories observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Northwest Territories observes Daylight Saving Time, following the same schedule as most of Canada and the United States — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday in March and fall back on the first Sunday in November.