Days in West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver
West Vancouver is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 49.3286° N, 123.1602° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,491 km (3,412 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,528 km (2,814 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,510 km (9,637 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,935 km (5,552 mi) west
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.
Antipode of West Vancouver
The point on Earth exactly opposite West Vancouver is near East London - when it's noon in West Vancouver, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in West Vancouver
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in West Vancouver
West Vancouver is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver
In West Vancouver, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 15m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 10m, a difference of roughly 8h 5m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on West Vancouver's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like West Vancouver at 49.33° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of West Vancouver
With a population of 45,487, West Vancouver ranks as the 163rd most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in West Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) is a major international airport serving West Vancouver directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:25:53.
Daylight saving time changes in West Vancouver
West 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 West Vancouver
Business hours in West 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 West Vancouver
Compare time in West Vancouver with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting West Vancouver
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is West Vancouver in?
West 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 West Vancouver at UTC-7.
What time is it in West Vancouver right now?
The current local time in West Vancouver is 07:25:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does West Vancouver observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West 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 West Vancouver?
West Vancouver is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to West Vancouver?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the airport serving West Vancouver. The current local time at the airport is 07:25:53.
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