Current Time in Prince George

07:25:52
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: Canada
Population: 78,943
Coordinates: 53.9166° N, 122.7530° W
Country Code: CA
IANA Timezone
America/Vancouver
UTC Offset
DST
Yes
Local Time
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
19:14
Day Length*
12h 20m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Prince George are currently getting shorter, about 30 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 Prince George

Prince George is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 53.9166° N, 122.7530° W.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 6,002 km (3,729 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 4,017 km (2,496 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 16,021 km (9,955 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 8,048 km (5,001 mi) west

Prince George 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 Prince George

The point on Earth exactly opposite Prince George is near East London - when it's noon in Prince George, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Prince George

Morning Blue Hour
06:23-06:53
Morning Golden Hour
06:53-07:53
Evening Golden Hour
18:14-19:14
Evening Blue Hour
19:14-19:44

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

Current Season in Prince George

Prince George is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Prince George 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 Prince George

In Prince George, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 17h 7m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 23m, a difference of roughly 9h 44m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Prince George's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Prince George at 53.92° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Prince George

With a population of 78,943, Prince George ranks as the 102nd most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.

Airport in Prince George

Prince George (International) Airport (YXS / CYXS) is a regional airport serving Prince George directly.

Current local time at the airport is 07:25:52.

Daylight saving time changes in Prince George

Prince George uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Vancouver. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.

March 8 Sunday
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 Prince George

Business hours in Prince George (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 Prince George

Compare time in Prince George with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Prince George

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 Prince George in?

Prince George 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 Prince George at UTC-7.

What time is it in Prince George right now?

The current local time in Prince George is 07:25:52 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Prince George observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Prince George 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 Prince George?

Prince George is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Prince George?

Prince George (International) Airport (YXS) is the airport serving Prince George. The current local time at the airport is 07:25:52.

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