Calgary, Canada
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Time in Calgary, Canada right now
Calgary is a major city in Alberta, Canada. Clocks follow the America/Edmonton time zone: UTC-7 (MST) in January and UTC-6 (MDT) in July; the change is daylight saving time.
About 1.3 million people set their clocks to this time in Calgary alone.
Live clock for Calgary
Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Calgary time compared with UTC
Calgary runs UTC-7 in January and UTC-6 in July. When it is 12:00 UTC the clock in Calgary reads 05:00 in January and 06:00 in July.
| UTC | Calgary in January | Calgary in July |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 previous day | 18:00 previous day |
| 03:00 | 20:00 previous day | 21:00 previous day |
| 06:00 | 23:00 previous day | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
When the clocks change in Calgary
Clocks in Calgary change twice a year for daylight saving time. Each row gives the date, the reading the clock shows as it changes, and what it jumps to.
| Date | Change | Clocks | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Forward one hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC-6 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Back one hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC-7 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Forward one hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC-6 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Back one hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC-7 |
Computed from the IANA time zone database, the same source your operating system uses. Dates in future years follow the rules in force today; daylight saving law is set by governments and does change, sometimes at a few months' notice.
Time difference from Calgary
| City | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 2 hours ahead of Calgary | 2 hours ahead of Calgary |
| London | 7 hours ahead of Calgary | 7 hours ahead of Calgary |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead of Calgary | 8 hours ahead of Calgary |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead of Calgary | 10 hours ahead of Calgary |
| Mumbai | 12:30 hours ahead of Calgary | 11:30 hours ahead of Calgary |
| Singapore | 15 hours ahead of Calgary | 14 hours ahead of Calgary |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead of Calgary | 15 hours ahead of Calgary |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead of Calgary | 16 hours ahead of Calgary |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind Calgary | 1 hour behind Calgary |
| Sao Paulo | 4 hours ahead of Calgary | 3 hours ahead of Calgary |
Sunrise and sunset in Calgary through the year
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 07:37 | 19:49 | 12 h 11 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 05:21 | 21:54 | 16 h 33 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 07:23 | 19:34 | 12 h 11 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 08:37 | 16:31 | 7 h 54 m |
Computed for Calgary's own coordinates with standard NOAA solar equations. Full twilight and golden hour detail lives on the Calgary sunrise and sunset page.
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Common questions about time in Calgary
What time zone is Calgary in?
Calgary uses the America/Edmonton time zone: UTC-7 (MST) in January and UTC-6 (MDT) in July.
Does Calgary observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks shift between UTC-7 and UTC-6 each year. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8 at 02:00, and back on Sunday, November 1 at 02:00.
What is the time difference between Calgary and New York City?
In January, New York City is 2 hours ahead of Calgary; in July it is 2 hours ahead of Calgary. The table above lists more cities.
City data from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Live times come from your browser's IANA time zone data; sun times use standard NOAA solar equations at Calgary's coordinates.