Days in Brandon are currently getting shorter, about 26 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 Brandon
Brandon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.8469° N, 99.9531° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,549 km (3,448 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,470 km (2,778 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,568 km (9,674 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,175 km (4,458 mi) west
Brandon 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 Brandon
The point on Earth exactly opposite Brandon is near Perth - when it's noon in Brandon, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Brandon
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Brandon
Brandon is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Brandon 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 Brandon
In Brandon, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 20m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 6m, a difference of roughly 8h 14m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Brandon's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Brandon at 49.85° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Brandon
With a population of 48,859, Brandon ranks as the 156th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Brandon
Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR / CYBR) is a regional airport serving Brandon directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:20:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Brandon
Brandon uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Winnipeg. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Brandon
Business hours in Brandon (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Brandon
Compare time in Brandon with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Brandon
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Brandon in?
Brandon follows the America/Winnipeg time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Brandon at UTC-5.
What time is it in Brandon right now?
The current local time in Brandon is 09:20:25 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Brandon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Brandon 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 Brandon?
Brandon is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Brandon?
Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR) is the airport serving Brandon. The current local time at the airport is 09:20:25.
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