PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Calgary
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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- Day length
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Mountain Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Edmonton
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Alberta
- Population
- 1,306,784
- Coordinates
- 51.05° N, 114.09° W
- Elevation
- 1048 m
Calgary is a city in Canada, in Alberta, with a population of about 1,306,784. It uses the Mountain Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Edmonton).
Calgary does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−6 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Guatemala City, Managua.
Because Calgary lies at 51.05° N, 114.09° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 16 h 33 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 7 h 54 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:39 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 5:21 AM | 9:54 PM | 16 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 7:22 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 9:37 AM | 5:31 PM | 7 h 54 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Calgary in?
Calgary is in the Mountain Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Edmonton. The UTC offset is UTC−6.
Does Calgary have daylight saving time?
No. Calgary stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Calgary and New York?
In January New York is 1 hour ahead of Calgary, and in July it is 2 hours ahead of Calgary, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Calgary and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Calgary, and in July it is 1 hour behind Calgary, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Calgary?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:21 AM and sets at about 9:54 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 9:37 AM and sets at about 5:31 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Vancouver Canada · 670 km ·
- Seattle United States · 710 km ·
- Denver United States · 1,440 km ·
- San Francisco United States · 1,620 km ·
- Las Vegas United States · 1,660 km ·
- Los Angeles United States · 1,920 km ·