Current local time in Yellowknife, Canada
MDT · UTC-06:00 · Mountain Daylight Time
About Yellowknife
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada uses the Mountain Daylight Time time zone (America/Edmonton), currently UTC-06:00. Population: about 15,865.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Northwest Territories |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′N / 114°22′W |
| Population: | 15,865 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Yellowknife
| IANA time zone: | America/Edmonton |
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| Time zone name: | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-06:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Canada: | 23 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Yellowknife is on daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Yellowknife today
| Sunrise: | 08:40 |
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| Sunset: | 18:03 |
| Solar noon: | 13:22 |
| Day length: | 9h 22m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:54 – 18:49 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (MDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Yellowknife
- London−7 hYellowknife is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hYellowknife is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hYellowknife is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Yellowknife time
What time zone is Yellowknife in?
Yellowknife uses the IANA time zone America/Edmonton (Mountain Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does Yellowknife observe daylight saving time?
Yellowknife is on daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Yellowknife and London?
Right now Yellowknife is 7 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Yellowknife and New York?
Right now Yellowknife is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.