Days in Markham are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Markham
Markham is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.8668° N, 79.2663° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,883 km (3,034 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,136 km (3,191 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,902 km (9,260 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,362 km (3,953 mi) west
Markham 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 Markham
The point on Earth exactly opposite Markham is near Perth - when it's noon in Markham, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Markham
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Markham
Markham is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 69 days from now.
Because Markham 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 Markham
In Markham, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 54m, a difference of roughly 6h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Markham's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Markham at 43.87° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Markham
With a population of 338,503, Markham ranks as the 17th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Markham
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ / CYTZ) is a regional airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Markham.
Current local time at the airport is 23:27:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Markham
Markham 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 Markham
Business hours in Markham (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: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Markham
Compare time in Markham with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Markham
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Markham in?
Markham 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 Markham at UTC-4.
What time is it in Markham right now?
The current local time in Markham is 23:27:23 on Monday, 12 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Markham observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Markham 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 Markham?
Markham is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Markham?
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is the nearest airport to Markham, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 23:27:23.
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