EST to Edmonton Time Converter
MDT is 1 hour behind EST. 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM MDT.
MDT is 1 hour behind EST at the moment. To convert EST to Edmonton Time, subtract 1 hour from the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM MDT.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). Edmonton Time (Edmonton time) is used in Edmonton, Canada.
EST to Edmonton Time time conversion table
EST to Edmonton Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | Edmonton Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| EST | Edmonton Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| EST | Edmonton Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Conversion table from EST to Edmonton Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Edmonton Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to Edmonton Time
Subtract 1 hour from the EST time to get Edmonton Time.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 8:00 AM MDT.
Across midnight: 12:00 AM EST = 11:00 PM MDT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and Edmonton Time
The time difference between EST and Edmonton Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 31 Oct 2026: Edmonton Time is 2 hours behind of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Edmonton Time is 1 hour behind of EST.
EST and Edmonton Time during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- Edmonton Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−6 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and Edmonton Time
EST and Edmonton Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MDT, inside working hours for both.
EST to Edmonton Time FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and Edmonton Time?
Right now MDT is 1 hour behind EST. The gap changes 2 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in Edmonton Time?
9:00 AM EST is 8:00 AM MDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in Edmonton Time?
12:00 PM EST is 11:00 AM MDT.
Is Edmonton Time ahead of or behind EST?
MDT is 1 hour behind EST, so it is earlier in Edmonton Time than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
Does Edmonton Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Edmonton Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and Edmonton Time?
EST and Edmonton Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM MDT, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.