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Welcome to Creston Time - Quite Literally!

In laid-back Creston BC, we take pride in our unique sense of time. Learn about how our exceptional time zone sets us apart from most places, what the current time is now, why it matters for planning a trip and where you can find some helpful resources to ensure you have a seamless and well-timed adventure. Then once you are here you can embrace Creston's relaxed rhythm and savour your time like a true local!

What is So unique about the Creston Valley's time zone?

Welcome to Creston Valley, where time stands still! Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but hear us out. While we are on Mountain Time like our eastern neighbors, we have chosen not to observe Daylight Savings Time (DST) during the summer. We're not the only ones opting out of DST - the majority of the U.S. State of Arizona and the Province of Saskatchewan do the same!

What does this mean for you? It means we keep a consistent time throughout the year - In the summer, we skip the “spring forward” of Daylight Savings, syncing us with the Pacific Time Zone and letting us enjoy those long, sunny days. Then, when winter rolls around, we skip the “fall back” too, staying aligned with Mountain Time and keeping that extra hour of daylight—without any hassle!

Why Does Creston's Time Zone Matter for Visitors?

Staying in tune with Creston's time zone is important if you’re scheduling your itinerary and especially for planning when to cross the Canada-USA border, catch a flight to or from Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, take the Kootenay Lake Ferry, or just when you can check into your hotel room when you arrive. Our year-round consistency can work in your favour, but it’s good to keep it in mind, especially if you're traveling to or from different time zones. Planning ahead will help ensure a smooth and well-timed adventure while you're here.

Traveling to Nearby Regions

Creston is also the delimiter between both the Pacific and Mountain Time Zones, which means a quick drive can change the clock depending on the time of year! Heading west toward Kootenay Lake will place you in Pacific Time, while traveling east towards Cranbrook & Alberta keeps you in Mountain Time—so keep that in mind for your itinerary.

So What is the Current Time in Creston?

By now, we hope you’re an expert on Creston’s quirky time zone (right?). But just in case you still want to know the current time, we’ve got you covered. Check out our handy multi-time zone clock below, comparing local time in Creston with Pacific Time (Seattle) and Mountain Time (Calgary). That way, you’ll always be right on time, wherever you are.

Resources for Syncing Your Devices

Most smartphones will update automatically to reflect the correct time, but for peace of mind, double-check your settings, especially since we skip the Daylight Savings switch. You can also use apps or time zone converters to stay up-to-date. Here are some helpful tools:

World Time Buddy – A time zone converter that lets you compare time zones around the globe.
Time and Date – A detailed site offering current times, time zone converters, and explanations of Daylight Savings Time.
24timezones – Another easy-to-use time zone comparison tool for quick checks of time differences.