Saskatchewan operates on Central Standard Time (CST) year-round, which is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). Unlike most other Canadian provinces, Saskatchewan does not observe daylight saving time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
Most of Saskatchewan follows CST year-round. Major cities including Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Moose Jaw all observe CST. A few communities near the Alberta border (like Lloydminster) observe Mountain Time. During summer, Saskatchewan is 1 hour behind Manitoba and 1 hour ahead of Alberta.
Saskatchewan is often called "The Land of Living Skies" due to its dramatic sunsets and northern lights. The province is Canada's breadbasket, producing more wheat than any other province. It's also one of the sunniest places in Canada, with Regina and Saskatoon receiving about 2,300 hours of sunshine annually.