What time zone is Ponoka in?

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

Does Ponoka observe daylight saving time?

No. Ponoka uses ABT (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada

8:23:18 PM

20:23:18

Saturday, November 14, 2026

ABT (Alberta Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Edmonton

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Time zone details

Ponoka stays on ABT (UTC−6) all year

Daylight in Ponoka

Sunrise8:55 AMSolar noon1:18 PMSunset5:41 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: 6,656
Elevation: Approximately 806 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 52° 40' N / 113° 34' W

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Clock changes in Ponoka

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: 8:55 AM
Solar noon: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 46 min3 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 8:17 AM – 6:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 7:35 AM – 7:01 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:55 AM – 7:41 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:55 AM (southeast, 120.0°)
Sunset: 5:41 PM (southwest, 239.8°)
Day length: 8 hr 46 min3 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:18 PM (19.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 8:17 AM – 6:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 7:35 AM – 7:01 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:55 AM – 7:41 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:05 PM (southeast, 132.4°)
Moonset: 9:39 PM (southwest, 229.6°)
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	8:55 AM	5:41 PM	8 hr 46 min	3 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	8:57 AM	5:39 PM	8 hr 42 min	3 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	8:59 AM	5:38 PM	8 hr 39 min	3 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	9:01 AM	5:37 PM	8 hr 36 min	3 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	9:02 AM	5:35 PM	8 hr 33 min	3 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	9:04 AM	5:34 PM	8 hr 30 min	3 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	9:06 AM	5:33 PM	8 hr 27 min	2 min 58 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 Ponoka in?: Ponoka uses Alberta Time (ABT, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Edmonton.
When is the next clock change in Ponoka?: No clock changes are scheduled for Ponoka in the next 12 months
Does Ponoka observe daylight saving time?: No. Ponoka uses ABT (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Ponoka?: Ponoka is UTC−6 all year