Current Time in Moose Jaw

08:22:15
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: Canada
Population: 33,890
Coordinates: 50.4001° N, 105.5345° W
Country Code: CA
IANA Timezone
America/Regina
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
19:04
Day Length*
12h 18m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Moose Jaw are currently getting shorter, about 27 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 Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.4001° N, 105.5345° W.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 5,611 km (3,487 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 4,408 km (2,739 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 15,629 km (9,711 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 7,489 km (4,653 mi) west

Moose Jaw 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 Moose Jaw

The point on Earth exactly opposite Moose Jaw is near Perth - when it's noon in Moose Jaw, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Moose Jaw

Morning Blue Hour
06:15-06:45
Morning Golden Hour
06:45-07:45
Evening Golden Hour
18:04-19:04
Evening Blue Hour
19:04-19:34

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Moose Jaw 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 Moose Jaw

In Moose Jaw, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 0m, a difference of roughly 8h 26m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Moose Jaw's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Moose Jaw at 50.40° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Moose Jaw

With a population of 33,890, Moose Jaw ranks as the 213th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Moose Jaw

Regina International Airport (YQR / CYQR) is a regional airport located about 62 km (39 mi) from Moose Jaw.

Current local time at the airport is 08:22:15.

Daylight saving time in Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Regina. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.

Moose Jaw does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Moose Jaw

Business hours in Moose Jaw (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
  • Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Moose Jaw

Compare time in Moose Jaw with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Moose Jaw

Official national holiday observed in Canada.

Next holiday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026 · in 96 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Moose Jaw in?

Moose Jaw follows the America/Regina time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Moose Jaw at UTC-6.

What time is it in Moose Jaw right now?

The current local time in Moose Jaw is 08:22:15 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Moose Jaw observe daylight saving time?

No. Moose Jaw is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Moose Jaw?

Moose Jaw is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Moose Jaw?

Regina International Airport (YQR) is the nearest airport to Moose Jaw, located about 62 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:22:15.

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