Days in Iqaluit are currently getting shorter, about 45 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 Iqaluit
Iqaluit is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 63.7467° N, 68.5167° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 7,096 km (4,409 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 2,923 km (1,816 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 17,115 km (10,635 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,374 km (2,097 mi) west
Iqaluit 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 Iqaluit
The point on Earth exactly opposite Iqaluit is near Perth - when it's noon in Iqaluit, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Iqaluit
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Iqaluit
Iqaluit is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Iqaluit 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 Iqaluit
In Iqaluit, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 20h 49m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 4h 21m, a difference of roughly 16h 28m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Iqaluit's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Iqaluit at 63.75° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Iqaluit
With a population of 7,740, Iqaluit ranks as the 501st most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Iqaluit
Iqaluit Airport (YFB / CYFB) is a regional airport serving Iqaluit directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:09.
Daylight saving time changes in Iqaluit
Iqaluit uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Iqaluit. 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 Iqaluit
Business hours in Iqaluit (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 Iqaluit
Compare time in Iqaluit with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Iqaluit
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Iqaluit in?
Iqaluit follows the America/Iqaluit time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Iqaluit at UTC-4.
What time is it in Iqaluit right now?
The current local time in Iqaluit is 10:22:09 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Iqaluit observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Iqaluit 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 Iqaluit?
Iqaluit is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Iqaluit?
Iqaluit Airport (YFB) is the airport serving Iqaluit. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:09.
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