What time zone is Banff in?

Banff uses Alberta Time (ABT, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Edmonton.

Does Banff observe daylight saving time?

No. Banff uses ABT (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Banff, Alberta, Canada

8:23:10 PM

20:23:10

Saturday, November 14, 2026

ABT (Alberta Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Edmonton

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Time zone details

Banff stays on ABT (UTC−6) all year

Daylight in Banff

Sunrise8:58 AMSolar noon1:26 PMSunset5:54 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Canada
Administrative area: Alberta
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code: +1
Population: 8,305
Elevation: Approximately 1,388 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 51° 10' N / 115° 34' W

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Clock changes in Banff

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Time-zone designation changes
2:00 AM MDT2:00 AM ABT
MDT becomes ABT without moving the clock
The UTC offset stays UTC−06:00

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 8:58 AM
Solar noon: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 56 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 8:21 AM – 6:31 PM
Nautical twilight: 7:40 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical twilight: 7:01 AM – 7:50 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:58 AM (southeast, 119.0°)
Sunset: 5:54 PM (southwest, 240.8°)
Day length: 8 hr 56 min3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:26 PM (20.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 8:21 AM – 6:31 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 7:40 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 7:01 AM – 7:50 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:05 PM (southeast, 130.7°)
Moonset: 9:55 PM (southwest, 231.2°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	8:58 AM	5:54 PM	8 hr 56 min	3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	9:00 AM	5:53 PM	8 hr 53 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	9:01 AM	5:51 PM	8 hr 50 min	2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	9:03 AM	5:50 PM	8 hr 47 min	2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	9:05 AM	5:49 PM	8 hr 44 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	9:06 AM	5:48 PM	8 hr 41 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	9:08 AM	5:47 PM	8 hr 39 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Alberta

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027Family Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Banff in?: Banff uses Alberta Time (ABT, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Edmonton.
When is the next clock change in Banff?: No clock changes are scheduled for Banff in the next 12 months
Does Banff observe daylight saving time?: No. Banff uses ABT (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Banff?: Banff is UTC−6 all year