Current Time in Fort Simpson, Dehcho Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

7:36:15 PM

19:36:15

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Edmonton

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Time zone details

Fort Simpson stays on CST (UTC−6) all year

Daylight in Fort Simpson

Sunrise9:48 AMSolar noon1:49 PMSunset5:48 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Fort Simpson in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Canada
Administrative area
Northwest Territories
District
Dehcho Region
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages
English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,100
Elevation
Approximately 133 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
61° 51' N / 121° 21' W
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Clock changes in Fort Simpson

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Time-zone designation changes

    2:00 AM MDT2:00 AM CST

    MDT becomes CST without moving the clock

    The UTC offset stays UTC−06:00

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Canada daylight saving timeClock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
8 hr 00 min5 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination13%
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
8 hr 00 min5 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(12.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
8 hr 00 min5 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 55 min5 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 49 min5 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 44 min5 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 38 min5 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 33 min5 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 27 min5 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Fort Simpson

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Plan around Fort Simpson

Upcoming public holidays in Northwest Territories

  1. Remembrance Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

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