Days in Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.4900° N, 80.9900° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,175 km (3,216 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,844 km (3,010 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,194 km (9,441 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,207 km (3,857 mi) west
Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury
The point on Earth exactly opposite Greater Sudbury is near Perth - when it's noon in Greater Sudbury, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Greater Sudbury
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury
In Greater Sudbury, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 49m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 34m, a difference of roughly 7h 15m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Greater Sudbury's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Greater Sudbury at 46.49° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Greater Sudbury
With a population of 166,004, Greater Sudbury ranks as the 33rd most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Greater Sudbury
Sudbury Airport (YSB / CYSB) is a regional airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Greater Sudbury.
Current local time at the airport is 10:26:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Toronto. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- 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-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Greater Sudbury
Business hours in Greater Sudbury (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 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 Greater Sudbury
Compare time in Greater Sudbury with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Greater Sudbury
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Greater Sudbury in?
Greater Sudbury follows the America/Toronto time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Greater Sudbury at UTC-4.
What time is it in Greater Sudbury right now?
The current local time in Greater Sudbury is 10:26:27 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Greater Sudbury observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury?
Greater Sudbury is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Greater Sudbury?
Sudbury Airport (YSB) is the nearest airport to Greater Sudbury, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:26:27.
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