Back to map
🇨🇦

What time is it in Vancouver right now?

10:46 PM
Thu, Jun 4
Timezone
America/Vancouver
UTC Offset
UTC-8
Coordinates
49.28, -123.12
View on map

About the Vancouver timezone

The current time in Vancouver, Canada is 10:46 PM (UTC-7). Vancouver observes America/Vancouver (UTC-8).

Vancouver is located in Canada at 49.28°N, 123.12°W. View Vancouver on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Vancouver

Sunrise
5:09 AM
Solar noon
1:10 PM
Sunset
9:10 PM
Day length
16h 01m

On Thursday, June 4, Vancouver sees 16h 01m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:09 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:10 PM, and sets at 9:10 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Vancouver

Vancouver observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-8 → UTC-7).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-7 → UTC-8).

During DST, business hours in Vancouver shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Vancouver, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Vancouver from around the world

Time difference between Vancouver and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–5pm in Vancouver corresponds to 9am–5pm in Los Angeles.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Los Angelessame time9am–5pm (Vancouver) = 9am–5pm (Los Angeles)
New York3 hours behind9am–2pm (Vancouver) = 12pm–5pm (New York)
London8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Berlin9 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Dubai11 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore15 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo16 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney17 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Vancouver

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Vancouver and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
SeattleUS195 kmsame time
PortlandUS420 kmsame time
CalgaryCanada673 km1 hour ahead
San FranciscoUS1,281 kmsame time
Salt Lake CityUS1,292 km1 hour ahead
Los AngelesUS1,740 kmsame time

Other cities in UTC-8

🇺🇸Los Angeles🇺🇸San Francisco🇺🇸Seattle🇺🇸Portland

Compare Vancouver with other cities

Vancouver to New YorkVancouver to LondonVancouver to TokyoVancouver to SydneyVancouver to DubaiVancouver to SingaporeVancouver to Hong KongVancouver to Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Vancouver right now?
The current time in Vancouver, Canada can be seen at the top of this page. Vancouver observes the America/Vancouver timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-8.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver, Canada is in the America/Vancouver timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Vancouver?
Vancouver has a standard UTC offset of UTC-8.
Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vancouver observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Vancouver in 2026?
In 2026, Vancouver springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Vancouver in 2026?
In 2026, Vancouver falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.