What time zone is Hay River in?

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

Does Hay River observe daylight saving time?

No. Hay River uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Hay River, 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

Hay River stays on CST (UTC−6) all year

Daylight in Hay River

Sunrise9:20 AMSolar noon1:26 PMSunset5:32 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: 3,528
Elevation: Approximately 152 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 60° 48' N / 115° 47' W

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Clock changes in Hay River

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: 9:20 AM
Solar noon: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 12 min5 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 8:32 AM – 6:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 7:41 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:51 AM – 8:00 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination13%

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 9:20 AM (southeast, 122.2°)
Sunset: 5:32 PM (southwest, 237.6°)
Day length: 8 hr 12 min5 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:26 PM (13.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 8:32 AM – 6:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 7:41 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:51 AM – 8:00 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:44 AM (east, 93.4°)
Moonset: 4:19 PM (west, 260.6°)
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	9:20 AM	5:32 PM	8 hr 12 min	5 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	9:23 AM	5:29 PM	8 hr 06 min	5 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	9:25 AM	5:27 PM	8 hr 01 min	5 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	9:28 AM	5:24 PM	7 hr 56 min	5 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	9:31 AM	5:21 PM	7 hr 51 min	5 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	9:33 AM	5:19 PM	7 hr 46 min	5 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	9:36 AM	5:17 PM	7 hr 41 min	5 min 6 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 Hay River in?: Hay River uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Edmonton.
When is the next clock change in Hay River?: No clock changes are scheduled for Hay River in the next 12 months
Does Hay River observe daylight saving time?: No. Hay River uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Hay River?: Hay River is UTC−6 all year