Current local time in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada, uses the America/Vancouver time zone (Pacific Standard Time / Pacific Daylight Time). Clocks change 1 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Pacific Daylight TimePDT
- UTC offset now
- UTC−7
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +1
The time zone, at a glance.
Vancouver follows America/Vancouver. There are 1 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−8 → UTC−72026-03-08 10:00 UTC2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Vancouver stays on UTC−7 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Vancouver.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (16h 14m) and Dec the least (8h 13m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:02 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 40m | UTC−8 |
| Feb 15 | 7:21 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 12m | UTC−8 |
| Mar 15 | 7:25 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 53m | UTC−7 |
| Apr 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 45m | UTC−7 |
| May 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 21m | UTC−7 |
| Jun 15 | 5:06 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 14m | UTC−7 |
| Jul 15 | 5:23 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 49m | UTC−7 |
| Aug 15 | 6:04 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 24m | UTC−7 |
| Sep 15 | 6:49 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 36m | UTC−7 |
| Oct 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 48m | UTC−7 |
| Nov 15 | 8:23 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 7m | UTC−7 |
| Dec 15 | 9:01 AM | 5:14 PM | 8h 13m | UTC−7 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Vancouver with your world.
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Best times to call from Vancouver
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Vancouver time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | the same time as | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (8:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Canada, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
- Thu, Jul 1, 2027 · Canada Day
- Mon, Sep 6, 2027 · Labour Day
- Sat, Dec 25, 2027 · Christmas Day
Airports serving Vancouver
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- YVR Vancouver International Airport · 11 km
- YCD Nanaimo Airport · 60 km
- YXX Abbotsford International Airport · 62 km
- YYJ Victoria International Airport · 74 km
Places that share Vancouver’s clock
These places use the same America/Vancouver rules, so their time always matches Vancouver, including clock changes.
- Victoria
- Abbotsford
- Kelowna
- Nanaimo
- Kamloops
- Prince George
- Chilliwack
- Penticton
- Campbell River
- Courtenay
- Terrace
- Prince Rupert
- Quesnel
- Williams Lake
- Nelson
- Powell River
- Revelstoke
- Smithers
- Lillooet
- Burns Lake
Also on UTC−7 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Vancouver today but may differ after a clock change.
- United States of America
- Mexico
Questions about time in Vancouver
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver; London is 8 hours ahead of Vancouver; Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver; Los Angeles is on the same time; Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Vancouver; Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver.
How do I call Vancouver from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +1, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Vancouver as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/Vancouver. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.