Current Time in Swift Current

08:19:53
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: Canada
Population: 16,604
Coordinates: 50.2834° N, 107.8014° W
Country Code: CA
IANA Timezone
America/Swift_Current
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
19:13
Day Length*
12h 18m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Swift Current 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 Swift Current

Swift Current is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 50.2834° N, 107.8014° W.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 5,598 km (3,478 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 4,421 km (2,747 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 15,616 km (9,703 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 7,668 km (4,765 mi) west

Swift Current 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 Swift Current

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

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Swift Current

Morning Blue Hour
06:25-06:55
Morning Golden Hour
06:55-07:55
Evening Golden Hour
18:13-19:13
Evening Blue Hour
19:13-19:43

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

Current Season in Swift Current

Swift Current is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Swift Current 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 Swift Current

In Swift Current, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 1m, a difference of roughly 8h 24m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Swift Current's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Swift Current at 50.28° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Swift Current

With a population of 16,604, Swift Current ranks as the 455th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Swift Current

Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH / CYXH) is a regional airport located about 210 km (131 mi) from Swift Current.

Current local time at the airport is 08:19:53.

Daylight saving time in Swift Current

Swift Current uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Swift_Current. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.

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

Best Time to Call Swift Current

Business hours in Swift Current (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 Swift Current

Compare time in Swift Current with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Swift Current

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 Swift Current in?

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

What time is it in Swift Current right now?

The current local time in Swift Current is 08:19:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Swift Current observe daylight saving time?

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

How far ahead or behind UTC is Swift Current?

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

What is the nearest airport to Swift Current?

Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH) is the nearest airport to Swift Current, located about 210 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:19:53.

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