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.
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 12:31:08.
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: 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 Markham
Compare time in Markham with major cities worldwide.
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 12:31:08 on Tuesday, 01 September 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 12:31:08.
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