What time is it in Medicine Hat right now?

Medicine Hat is on America/Edmonton, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Medicine Hat in?

Medicine Hat uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Medicine Hat observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−7.

What time do the sun rise and set in Medicine Hat today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:56 AM and sets at about 9:00 PM local time in Medicine Hat, giving roughly 15h 4m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:29 PM.

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Current local time in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat keeps time on the America/Edmonton zone, currently UTC−6. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Medicine Hat, Alberta

08:47

Fri, Jul 31UTC−6

Medicine Hat time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Edmonton
Current UTC offset: UTC−6
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−7
Country: Canada
Region: Alberta
Coordinates: 50.04°, -110.68°
Population: 63,138
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Medicine Hat today

Computed from Medicine Hat's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Solar noon: 1:29 PM
Day length: 15h 4m
Civil dawn: 5:11 AM
Civil dusk: 9:45 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:38 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:19 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Medicine Hat time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Medicine Hat is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:47 AM	1h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:47 PM	7h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:47 PM	10h behind
TokyoJapan	11:47 PM	15h behind

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Working with Medicine Hat time

Scheduling across America/Edmonton is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Medicine Hat and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Edmonton.Track clock changesSee exactly when Medicine Hat next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Medicine Hat beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Medicine Hat offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Edmonton baked in, not guessed.

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Medicine Hattime — questions & answers

What time is it in Medicine Hat right now?: Medicine Hat is on America/Edmonton, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Medicine Hat in?: Medicine Hat uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Medicine Hat observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−7.
What time do the sun rise and set in Medicine Hat today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:56 AM and sets at about 9:00 PM local time in Medicine Hat, giving roughly 15h 4m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:29 PM.