How will Alberta Time compare to the rest of Canada?
Nov 1, 2026
The Alberta government has scrapped the time change,
meaning gone are the days of turning
back the clock as the province switches to permanent daylight saving.
But that begs the question,
Where will Alberta fit into the picture come November 1st?
Now that's a bit confusing for many,
considering not all provinces are opting out of changing
the clocks.
Alberta is joined by three other provinces making
the switch this year, BC, Manitoba
and Northwest Territories.
And don't forget Yukon, which made the switch back in 2020.
Or Saskatchewan, where time has stood still since 1966.
So if you're looking to get in touch
with fellow Canadians across the country,
let's break it down.
In the west, not much will look different.
BC will remain an hour behind Alberta and Saskatchewan.
But as we move further east,
Manitoba through to Quebec will only be an hour ahead of Alberta now.
And the east coast will now be just two hours ahead instead of three.
Two and a half in Labrador.
As for what to call the new year-round setting here,
that remains up in the air,
with the province so far referring to it as Alberta time.
But unlike the clocks, that could end up changing.
Another tip to navigate the change, keep an eye on your phones.
You may not be rolling back any clocks,
but cell phone providers are calling on users
to reset their devices on November 1st
to make sure they stay on the correct time.
Tristan Mottershed, CBC News, Edmonton.

