Days in Conception Bay South are currently getting shorter, about 23 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 Conception Bay South
Conception Bay South is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.4999° N, 52.9981° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,288 km (3,286 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,731 km (2,940 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,306 km (9,511 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,986 km (2,477 mi) west
Conception Bay South 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 Conception Bay South
The point on Earth exactly opposite Conception Bay South is near Adelaide - when it's noon in Conception Bay South, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Conception Bay South
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Conception Bay South
Conception Bay South is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Conception Bay South 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 Conception Bay South
In Conception Bay South, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 26m, a difference of roughly 7h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Conception Bay South's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Conception Bay South at 47.50° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Conception Bay South
With a population of 27,168, Conception Bay South ranks as the 269th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Conception Bay South
St. John's International Airport (YYT / CYYT) is a major international airport located about 23 km (14 mi) from Conception Bay South.
Current local time at the airport is 11:53:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Conception Bay South
Conception Bay South uses the IANA time zone identifier America/St_Johns. The current local offset is UTC-2:30 / NDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-3:30 / NST to UTC-2:30 / NDT.
- 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-2:30 / NDT to UTC-3:30 / NST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Conception Bay South
Business hours in Conception Bay South (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Conception Bay South
Compare time in Conception Bay South with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Conception Bay South
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Conception Bay South in?
Conception Bay South follows the America/St_Johns time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Conception Bay South at UTC-2:30.
What time is it in Conception Bay South right now?
The current local time in Conception Bay South is 11:53:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Conception Bay South observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Conception Bay South 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 Conception Bay South?
Conception Bay South is currently UTC-2:30, meaning local time is 2:30 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Conception Bay South?
St. John's International Airport (YYT) is the nearest airport to Conception Bay South, located about 23 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:53:00.
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