Northern lights tourism
Whitehorse is one of the best places to see the aurora borealis; tour operators list viewing windows in MST.
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Whitehorse
Canada
Daytime
15:18:36
Wed, May 20
GMT-7UTC-7
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Whitehorse uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) year-round — Yukon stopped observing DST in 2020. Canada's most northerly territorial capital is a gateway to wilderness adventure and aurora viewing.
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Adventure & wilderness
Dog sledding, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing draw visitors; guide services run on MST.
Mining & resources
The Yukon has significant gold and silver mining; operations use stable MST year-round without DST adjustments.
Alaska Highway
Whitehorse is the start of the famous Alaska Highway; road-trip travellers track MST for campsite and fuel-stop planning.
FAQ
Whitehorse time — FAQ
Does Whitehorse observe daylight saving time?
No. Yukon switched to permanent MST (UTC−7) in November 2020, eliminating DST.
Is Whitehorse the same time as Phoenix?
Yes — both are on MST (UTC−7) year-round since Yukon dropped DST.
How far behind London is Whitehorse?
Whitehorse is 7 hours behind London in winter and 8 hours behind when London is on BST.
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