Geographic position of Surrey
Surrey is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.1064° N, 122.8251° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,467 km (3,397 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,552 km (2,828 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,485 km (9,622 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,951 km (5,562 mi) west
Surrey lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Surrey
With a population of 568,322, Surrey ranks as the 11th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Surrey
Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) is a major international airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Surrey.
Current local time at the airport is 08:56:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Surrey
Surrey 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 Surrey
Business hours in Surrey (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 Surrey
Compare time in Surrey with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Surrey in?
Surrey 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 Surrey at UTC-7.
What time is it in Surrey right now?
The current local time in Surrey is 08:56:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Surrey observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Surrey 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 Surrey?
Surrey is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Surrey?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the nearest airport to Surrey, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:56:54.
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