Geographic position of Vaughan
Vaughan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.8361° N, 79.4983° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,880 km (3,032 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,139 km (3,193 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,899 km (9,258 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,384 km (3,967 mi) west
Vaughan 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 Vaughan
With a population of 323,103, Vaughan ranks as the 18th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Vaughan
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ / CYYZ) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Vaughan.
Current local time at the airport is 12:31:43.
Daylight saving time changes in Vaughan
Vaughan 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 Vaughan
Business hours in Vaughan (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 Vaughan
Compare time in Vaughan with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vaughan in?
Vaughan 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 Vaughan at UTC-4.
What time is it in Vaughan right now?
The current local time in Vaughan is 12:31:43 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Vaughan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vaughan 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 Vaughan?
Vaughan is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Vaughan?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the nearest airport to Vaughan, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:31:43.
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