Current Time in Fort Simpson, Dehcho Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

3:10:04 PM

15:10:04

MDT (Mountain Daylight Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Edmonton

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Time zone details

Fort Simpson is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Fort Simpson

Sunrise7:26 AMSolar noon2:01 PMSunset8:34 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · MDT becomes CST · in 48 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Canada
Administrative area
Northwest Territories
District
Dehcho Region
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Languages
English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,100
Elevation
Approximately 133 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
61° 51' N / 121° 21' W
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Clock changes in Fort Simpson

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM MDT2:00 AM CST

MDT becomes CST without moving the clock

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
13 hr 07 min5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination8%
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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
13 hr 07 min5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
13 hr 07 min5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
13 hr 01 min5 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 56 min5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 50 min5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 44 min5 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 38 min5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 32 min5 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Fort Simpson

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Plan around Fort Simpson

Upcoming public holidays in Northwest Territories

  1. Thanksgiving
  2. Remembrance Day
  3. Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Fort Simpson in?
Fort Simpson currently uses Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Edmonton.
Will the clocks move when Fort Simpson changes time-zone designation?
On Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, Fort Simpson's time-zone designation changes from MDT to CST without moving the clock; the UTC offset remains UTC−06:00
Is Fort Simpson currently on daylight saving time?
Fort Simpson is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Fort Simpson right now?
Fort Simpson is currently UTC−06:00