Time Difference Between Edmonton and Los Angeles

The time difference between Edmonton and Los Angeles is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Edmonton, it is 10:00 in Los Angeles. Edmonton uses the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-6), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Edmonton — 2 hours
Edmonton, Canada
10:59:33
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST
↔
Los Angeles, United States
08:59:33
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST

Time Zone Details: Edmonton vs Los Angeles

Detail Edmonton Los Angeles
Time Zone IDAmerica/EdmontonAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC-8
AbbreviationCSTPST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryCanadaUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Edmonton and Los Angeles (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:00–17:00 in Edmonton  =  09:00–15:00 in Los Angeles

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Edmonton time to Los Angeles time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Edmonton Los Angeles
00:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 00:00 Night
03:00 01:00 Night
04:00 02:00 Night
05:00 03:00 Night
06:00 04:00
07:00 05:00
08:00 06:00
09:00 07:00
10:00 08:00
11:00 09:00 Overlap
12:00 10:00 Overlap
13:00 11:00 Overlap
14:00 12:00 Overlap
15:00 13:00 Overlap
16:00 14:00 Overlap
17:00 15:00
18:00 16:00
19:00 17:00
20:00 18:00
21:00 19:00
22:00 20:00 Night
23:00 21:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Edmonton nor Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Edmonton–Los Angeles Scheduling

Compare Edmonton and Los Angeles with Other Cities

From Edmonton

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From Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Edmonton and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Edmonton.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Edmonton or Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Edmonton to Los Angeles?

The best window is between 11:00 and 17:00 Edmonton time, which corresponds to 09:00–15:00 in Los Angeles. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Edmonton time to Los Angeles time?

Subtract 2 hours from Edmonton time to get Los Angeles time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.