Geographic position of Vancouver
Vancouver is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.2497° N, 123.1193° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,482 km (3,406 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,536 km (2,819 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,501 km (9,632 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,947 km (5,559 mi) west
Vancouver 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 Vancouver
With a population of 662,248, Vancouver ranks as the 8th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) is a major international airport serving Vancouver directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:57:21.
Daylight saving time changes in Vancouver
Vancouver 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 Vancouver
Business hours in Vancouver (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 Vancouver
Compare time in Vancouver with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver at UTC-7.
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
The current local time in Vancouver is 08:57:21 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Vancouver?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the airport serving Vancouver. The current local time at the airport is 08:57:21.
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