Geographic position of Fredericton
Fredericton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.9454° N, 66.6656° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,115 km (3,178 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,904 km (3,047 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,133 km (9,403 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,160 km (3,206 mi) west
Fredericton lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Fredericton
With a population of 63,116, Fredericton ranks as the 127th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Fredericton
Fredericton International Airport (YFC / CYFC) is a regional airport serving Fredericton directly.
Current local time at the airport is 14:58:51.
Daylight saving time changes in Fredericton
Fredericton uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Moncton. The current local offset is UTC-3 / ADT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-4 / AST to UTC-3 / ADT.
- 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-3 / ADT to UTC-4 / AST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Fredericton
Business hours in Fredericton (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 5:30 PM - 1:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 10:00 PM - 6:00 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 Fredericton
Compare time in Fredericton with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fredericton in?
Fredericton follows the America/Moncton time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Fredericton at UTC-3.
What time is it in Fredericton right now?
The current local time in Fredericton is 14:58:51 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fredericton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fredericton 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 Fredericton?
Fredericton is currently UTC-3, meaning local time is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fredericton?
Fredericton International Airport (YFC) is the airport serving Fredericton. The current local time at the airport is 14:58:51.
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