Days in Delta 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 Delta
Delta is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.1440° N, 122.9068° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,471 km (3,400 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,548 km (2,826 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,490 km (9,625 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,950 km (5,561 mi) west
Delta 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 Delta
The point on Earth exactly opposite Delta is near East London - when it's noon in Delta, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Delta
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Delta
Delta is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Delta 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 Delta
In Delta, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 13m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 12m, a difference of roughly 8h 1m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Delta's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Delta at 49.14° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Delta
With a population of 101,668, Delta ranks as the 75th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Delta
Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Delta.
Current local time at the airport is 07:24:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Delta
Delta 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 Delta
Business hours in Delta (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 Delta
Compare time in Delta with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Delta
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Delta in?
Delta 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 Delta at UTC-7.
What time is it in Delta right now?
The current local time in Delta is 07:24:17 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Delta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Delta 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 Delta?
Delta is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Delta?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the nearest airport to Delta, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:24:17.
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