Time Difference Between Edmonton and New York

The time difference between Edmonton and New York is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Edmonton, it is 14:00 in New York. Edmonton uses the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-6), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

New York is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton — 2 hours
Edmonton, Canada
16:26:40
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-6 · MDT (DST)
New York, United States
18:26:40
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Edmonton vs New York

Detail Edmonton New York
Time Zone IDAmerica/EdmontonAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC-4
AbbreviationMDTEDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryCanadaUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

09:00–15:00 in Edmonton  =  11:00–17:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Edmonton and New York are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 2 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Edmonton and New York?

The time difference is 2 hours. New York is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from Edmonton to New York?

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

How do I convert Edmonton time to New York time?

Add 2 hours to Edmonton time to get New York 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.