Days in Mission are currently getting shorter, about 25 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 Mission
Mission is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.1330° N, 122.3026° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,469 km (3,398 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,549 km (2,827 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,488 km (9,624 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,908 km (5,535 mi) west
Mission 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 Mission
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mission is near East London - when it's noon in Mission, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mission
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mission
Mission is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Mission 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 Mission
In Mission, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 13m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 12m, a difference of roughly 8h 1m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mission's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mission at 49.13° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mission
With a population of 41,519, Mission ranks as the 178th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Mission
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX / CYXX) is a regional airport serving Mission directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:25:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Mission
Mission uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Vancouver. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Mission
Business hours in Mission (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 Mission
Compare time in Mission with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Mission
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mission in?
Mission follows the America/Vancouver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mission at UTC-7.
What time is it in Mission right now?
The current local time in Mission is 07:25:19 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mission observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mission 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 Mission?
Mission is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mission?
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is the airport serving Mission. The current local time at the airport is 07:25:19.
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