Time Alberta - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 6 h (MDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 6 h (MDT) |
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What time is it in Alberta?
The current time in Alberta is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Alberta is in Canada, in the America/Edmonton time zone. Alberta is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Alberta is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Ottawa: −2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Ottawa, it is 10:00 in Alberta.
Time zone and clock changes in Alberta
| Time zone | America/Edmonton |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −6:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Ottawa | −2:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Alberta
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Alberta at 08:03 and sets at 19:11 (local time), giving 11 h 08 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:37.
More about Alberta
See the location and GPS coordinates of Alberta, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Alberta and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Alberta
What time is it in Alberta right now?
The current time in Alberta is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Edmonton time zone.
What is the time difference between Alberta and Ottawa?
Time difference with Ottawa: −2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Ottawa, it is 10:00 in Alberta.
Does Alberta observe daylight saving time?
Alberta is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Alberta is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Alberta?
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Alberta at 08:03 and sets at 19:11 (local time), giving 11 h 08 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:37.
