What time zone is Fort Smith in?

Fort Smith uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Edmonton.

Does Fort Smith observe daylight saving time?

No. Fort Smith uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Fort Smith, South Slave Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

7:36:15 PM

19:36:15

Thursday, November 5, 2026

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

America/Edmonton

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Fort Smith

Sunrise9:00 AMSolar noon1:11 PMSunset5:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,542
Elevation: Approximately 205 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 60° 00' N / 111° 53' W

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Clock changes in Fort Smith

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 CST
MDT becomes CST without moving the clock
The UTC offset stays UTC−06:00

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 9:00 AM
Solar noon: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 20 min5 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 8:14 AM – 6:06 PM
Nautical twilight: 7:24 AM – 6:56 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:35 AM – 7:45 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination13%

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 9:00 AM (southeast, 121.3°)
Sunset: 5:20 PM (southwest, 238.4°)
Day length: 8 hr 20 min5 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:11 PM (14.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 8:14 AM – 6:06 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 7:24 AM – 6:56 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:35 AM – 7:45 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:27 AM (east, 93.2°)
Moonset: 4:05 PM (west, 260.9°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, November 5	9:00 AM	5:20 PM	8 hr 20 min	5 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	9:03 AM	5:18 PM	8 hr 15 min	5 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	9:05 AM	5:15 PM	8 hr 10 min	5 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	9:08 AM	5:13 PM	8 hr 05 min	4 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	9:11 AM	5:10 PM	8 hr 00 min	4 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	9:13 AM	5:08 PM	7 hr 55 min	4 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	9:16 AM	5:06 PM	7 hr 50 min	4 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Northwest Territories

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Remembrance Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

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