Days in New Westminster 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 New Westminster
New Westminster is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.2068° N, 122.9109° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,478 km (3,404 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,541 km (2,822 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,496 km (9,629 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,939 km (5,554 mi) west
New Westminster 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 New Westminster
The point on Earth exactly opposite New Westminster is near East London - when it's noon in New Westminster, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in New Westminster
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in New Westminster
New Westminster is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because New Westminster 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 New Westminster
In New Westminster, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 14m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 11m, a difference of roughly 8h 3m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on New Westminster's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like New Westminster at 49.21° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of New Westminster
With a population of 78,916, New Westminster ranks as the 103rd most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to New Westminster
Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from New Westminster.
Current local time at the airport is 07:25:43.
Daylight saving time changes in New Westminster
New Westminster 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 New Westminster
Business hours in New Westminster (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 New Westminster
Compare time in New Westminster with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting New Westminster
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is New Westminster in?
New Westminster 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 New Westminster at UTC-7.
What time is it in New Westminster right now?
The current local time in New Westminster is 07:25:43 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does New Westminster observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New Westminster 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 New Westminster?
New Westminster is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to New Westminster?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the nearest airport to New Westminster, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:25:43.
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