Days in Abbotsford are currently getting shorter, about 25 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Abbotsford
Abbotsford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.0580° N, 122.2526° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,461 km (3,393 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,558 km (2,832 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,480 km (9,619 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,918 km (5,541 mi) west
Abbotsford lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Abbotsford
The point on Earth exactly opposite Abbotsford is near East London - when it's noon in Abbotsford, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Abbotsford
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Abbotsford
Abbotsford is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Abbotsford is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Abbotsford
In Abbotsford, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 12m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 13m, a difference of roughly 7h 59m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Abbotsford's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Abbotsford at 49.06° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Abbotsford
With a population of 141,397, Abbotsford ranks as the 46th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Abbotsford
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX / CYXX) is a regional airport serving Abbotsford directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:25:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Abbotsford
Abbotsford uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Vancouver. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Abbotsford
Business hours in Abbotsford (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Abbotsford
Compare time in Abbotsford with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Abbotsford
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Abbotsford in?
Abbotsford follows the America/Vancouver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Abbotsford at UTC-7.
What time is it in Abbotsford right now?
The current local time in Abbotsford is 07:25:19 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Abbotsford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Abbotsford is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Abbotsford?
Abbotsford is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Abbotsford?
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is the airport serving Abbotsford. The current local time at the airport is 07:25:19.
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