Days in Grande Prairie are currently getting shorter, about 31 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 Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.1667° N, 118.8027° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,141 km (3,816 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,878 km (2,410 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,160 km (10,041 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,554 km (4,694 mi) west
Grande Prairie lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Grande Prairie
The point on Earth exactly opposite Grande Prairie is near East London - when it's noon in Grande Prairie, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Grande Prairie
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie
In Grande Prairie, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 17h 24m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 8m, a difference of roughly 10h 16m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Grande Prairie's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Grande Prairie at 55.17° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Grande Prairie
With a population of 70,385, Grande Prairie ranks as the 115th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Airport (YQU / CYQU) is a regional airport serving Grande Prairie directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:23:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Edmonton. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Grande Prairie
Business hours in Grande Prairie (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Grande Prairie
Compare time in Grande Prairie with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Grande Prairie
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Grande Prairie in?
Grande Prairie follows the America/Edmonton time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Grande Prairie at UTC-6.
What time is it in Grande Prairie right now?
The current local time in Grande Prairie is 08:23:05 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Grande Prairie observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie?
Grande Prairie is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Grande Prairie?
Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) is the airport serving Grande Prairie. The current local time at the airport is 08:23:05.
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