CST to Edmonton Time Converter
MDT and CST are on the same time. 9:00 AM CST = 9:00 AM MDT.
MDT and CST are on the same time at the moment. Converting CST to Edmonton Time leaves the clock unchanged: 9:00 AM CST = 9:00 AM MDT.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Edmonton Time (Edmonton time) is used in Edmonton, Canada.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Edmonton Time time conversion table
CST to Edmonton Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Edmonton Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM MDT | night |
| 1:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM MDT | night |
| 2:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM MDT | night |
| 3:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM MDT | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM MDT | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM MDT | night |
| 6:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM MDT | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM MDT | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM MDT | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM MDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM MDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM MDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM MDT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM MDT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM MDT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM MDT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM MDT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM MDT | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM MDT | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM MDT | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM MDT | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM MDT | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM MDT | night |
| 11:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM MDT | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to Edmonton Time
CST and Edmonton Time show the same clock time, so no adjustment is needed.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 9:00 AM MDT.
Time difference between CST and Edmonton Time
The time difference between CST 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 1 hour behind of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Edmonton Time and CST are on the same time.
CST and Edmonton Time during daylight saving time
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- Edmonton Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−6 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CST and Edmonton Time
CST and Edmonton Time share 8 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT, inside working hours for both.
CST to Edmonton Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Edmonton Time?
Right now MDT is 0 minutes the same as CST. The gap changes 2 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CST in Edmonton Time?
9:00 AM CST is 9:00 AM MDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Edmonton Time?
12:00 PM CST is 12:00 PM MDT.
Is Edmonton Time ahead of or behind CST?
Neither. MDT and CST keep the same clock time.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
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 CST and Edmonton Time?
CST and Edmonton Time share 8 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM MDT, inside working hours for both.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. 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.