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Time Difference: London to Vancouver

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇨🇦VancouverUTC-8
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, May 29
🇨🇦
Vancouver, Canada
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
8 hours
Vancouver is 8 hours behind London

London vs Vancouver timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Vancouver (Canada) uses America/Vancouver at UTC-8. This means Vancouver is 8 hours behind London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Vancouver

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in London and Vancouver do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonVancouverStatus
6am10pmLondon early, Vancouver late evening
7am11pmLondon early, Vancouver late evening
8am12amLondon early, Vancouver asleep
9am1amLondon working hours, Vancouver asleep
10am2amLondon working hours, Vancouver asleep
11am3amLondon working hours, Vancouver asleep
12pm4amLondon working hours, Vancouver asleep
1pm5amLondon working hours, Vancouver asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmLondon late evening, Vancouver working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between London and Vancouver

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 8 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 8 Mar 29Difference temporarily 7 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 Nov 1Difference temporarily 7 hours ahead.

London transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Vancouver transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between London and Vancouver

Great-circle distance
7,578 km
Direct flight time
~9h 55m

London and Vancouver are 7,578 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~9h 55m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Vancouver?
The current time difference is 8 hours. London is currently 8 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Is London ahead of Vancouver?
Yes. London is currently 8 hours ahead of Vancouver.
What time is it in Vancouver when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 1am in Vancouver.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Vancouver?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in London and Vancouver do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do London and Vancouver observe daylight saving time?
London and Vancouver both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are London and Vancouver?
London and Vancouver are 7,578 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 9 hours 55 minutes.