Days in Richmond Hill are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.8711° N, 79.4373° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,884 km (3,035 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,135 km (3,191 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,903 km (9,260 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,375 km (3,961 mi) west
Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
The point on Earth exactly opposite Richmond Hill is near Perth - when it's noon in Richmond Hill, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Richmond Hill
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
In Richmond Hill, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 54m, a difference of roughly 6h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Richmond Hill's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Richmond Hill at 43.87° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Richmond Hill
With a population of 202,022, Richmond Hill ranks as the 29th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Richmond Hill
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ / CYYZ) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Richmond Hill.
Current local time at the airport is 10:26:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
Business hours in Richmond Hill (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 Richmond Hill
Compare time in Richmond Hill with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Richmond Hill
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Richmond Hill in?
Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill at UTC-4.
What time is it in Richmond Hill right now?
The current local time in Richmond Hill is 10:26:18 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Richmond Hill observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Richmond Hill?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the nearest airport to Richmond Hill, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:26:18.
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