Current Date And Time In Edson, Canada
Friday, 14 August 2026
00:45:10 EDT
State: Alberta
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 7,975
District: Edson
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Edson, a city in Alberta, Canada in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Edson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Edson | |
| District / County | Edson | |
| State | Alberta | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 7,975 | |
| Area | 29.72 km² (11.47 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Alberta | #107 of 581 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Canadian Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CAD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ca | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 913 | |
| In Feet | 2,996 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.58 | |
| Longitude | -116.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 53.583° N 116.436° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 35' 0" N 116° 26' 8" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 35.01' N 116° 26.14' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Alberta Capital | 196 km East of Edmonton | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Eureka, United States (532 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -02:30 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 08:22 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 11:18 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Edmonton |
Edson is a city situated in Alberta, Canada, within North America. It falls under Edson, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Edson as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Alberta
The latitude and longitude of Edson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 913 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Edson on the map
Edson runs on UTC -08:00 to -03:30, shifting to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Edson run on Canadian Dollar (CAD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Edson exchange rates
To ring a number in Edson from outside Canada, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Edson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Edson ranks #107 of 581 cities in Alberta. It lies about 196 km East of Edmonton, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Alberta market. › Cities near Edson
Edson has a recorded population of approximately 7,975 people. That places it #107 of 581 cities with population data in Alberta. Browse more cities in Alberta for comparison.
Edson spans approximately 29.72 square kilometers (11.47 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Edson keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:22 AM and sets around 11:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Edson price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Edson currency page.
Edson is about 196 km East of Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. See cities near Edson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Edson lands you closest to Eureka, United States, about 532 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Edson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
