Days in Vaughan 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 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.
Antipode of Vaughan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Vaughan is near Perth - when it's noon in Vaughan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Vaughan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Vaughan
Vaughan is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 66 days from now.
Because Vaughan 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 Vaughan
In Vaughan, 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 Vaughan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Vaughan at 43.84° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 10:08:20.
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: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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.
Public Holidays Affecting Vaughan
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
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 10:08:20 on Thursday, 15 October 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 10:08:20.
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