Geographic position of Victoria
Victoria is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.4359° N, 123.3516° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,392 km (3,350 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,627 km (2,875 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,411 km (9,576 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,110 km (5,661 mi) west
Victoria 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 Victoria
With a population of 289,625, Victoria ranks as the 20th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ / CYYJ) is a major international airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Victoria.
Current local time at the airport is 08:59:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Victoria
Victoria 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 Victoria
Business hours in Victoria (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 Victoria
Compare time in Victoria with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Victoria in?
Victoria 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 Victoria at UTC-7.
What time is it in Victoria right now?
The current local time in Victoria is 08:59:12 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Victoria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Victoria 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 Victoria?
Victoria is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Victoria?
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the nearest airport to Victoria, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:59:12.
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