Location
Red Deer, Canada
Current local time
Time in Red Deer Now
Current local time in Red Deer, Canada with accurate time zone details, MT (UTC-6). Check today’s sunrise and sunset times on findtime.io.
Time zone
MT | UTC-6
IANA zone
America/Edmonton
Population
100,844
Use this Red Deer time page to check timezone details, plan calls, and compare meeting times with cities around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Deer
Time-sensitive answers as of 2026-09-22 07:53 UTC. Open the live clock for the latest timezone information.
What time is it in Red Deer right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Red Deer, Canada. Right now, Red Deer uses Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | UTC-6, and the display updates automatically.
What time zone does Red Deer use?
Red Deer uses Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | UTC-6. During standard time, the city uses Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC-7. During daylight saving time, it uses Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | UTC-6. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Edmonton.
What is the UTC offset for Red Deer?
The current UTC offset for Red Deer is shown as UTC-6. If the city observes daylight saving time, this offset can change during the year.
What does the time abbreviation mean in Red Deer?
MT is the short label for the current local timezone used in Red Deer. The full timezone label and UTC offset are shown on this page so you do not have to rely on the abbreviation alone.
Is Red Deer on Daylight Saving Time today?
Yes, Red Deer is on Daylight Saving Time today. It is using Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | UTC-6, and the offset can change around clock-change dates.
When does the time change in Red Deer?
Red Deer has a clock change in 2026: March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time. Use the live clock on this page for the current abbreviation and UTC offset.
What is the time difference between Red Deer and my location?
The time difference depends on your own timezone and the date. Use the live comparison tools on findtime.io to compare your location with Red Deer; the result will account for daylight saving time and the selected meeting date.
What is the best time to call or meet someone in Red Deer?
For most business calls, aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Red Deer, using Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | UTC-6. The findtime.io meeting planner shows overlap between your working hours and Red Deer working hours and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time on the selected date.
How do I convert Red Deer time to another city?
Use the findtime.io time converter, enter the time in Red Deer, then choose the comparison city. The converter uses Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | UTC-6 and applies the correct Daylight Saving Time rule for the selected date.
Why does Red Deer's UTC offset change during the year?
Red Deer changes offset when daylight saving time starts or ends. That is why the same city can use one UTC offset during standard time and another during daylight time.
