Days in Victoria are currently getting shorter, about 25 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 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.
Antipode of Victoria
The point on Earth exactly opposite Victoria is near East London - when it's noon in Victoria, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Victoria
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Victoria
Victoria is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 69 days from now.
Because Victoria 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 Victoria
In Victoria, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 6m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 18m, a difference of roughly 7h 48m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Victoria's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Victoria at 48.44° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 20:25:57.
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: 3:00 AM (next day) - 11:00 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.
Public Holidays Affecting Victoria
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
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 20:25:57 on Monday, 12 October 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 20:25:57.
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