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Current Time in Vancouver, Canada

Check the current local time in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver uses the America/Vancouver time zone, with PST (UTC -8:00) during standard time and PDT (UTC -7:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today
5:11 PM
Sunset today
9:11 AM
Day length
15h 59m
Population
Coordinates: 49.2827° N, -123.1207° E · Elevation: 70 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Vancouver, Canada — Live Clock
2:46:32 PM
PDT Live timezone
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
DST ends: November 1, 2026

Vancouver Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

Current zone: PDT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

PST

UTC -8:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

PDT

UTC -7:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

November 1, 2026

Based on Second Sunday in March / First Sunday in November

About Vancouver Time: PST & PDT

Vancouver is located in Canada and uses the America/Vancouver time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Vancouver overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Vancouver aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Vancouver vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -7:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Vancouver in 150 days

DST ends on November 1, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Vancouver.

Other Cities in Canada

Major cities in Canada — some may be in a different time zone than Vancouver if the country spans multiple zones.

Need to Schedule a Call to Vancouver?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Vancouver. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Vancouver time

What time is it in Vancouver right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Vancouver, Canada, updated every second. Right now, Vancouver is on PDT with a UTC offset of UTC -7:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Vancouver in?

Vancouver uses the America/Vancouver timezone. Standard time is PST (UTC -8:00). During daylight saving time it switches to PDT (UTC -7:00). Currently Vancouver is on PDT (UTC -7:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Vancouver?

Vancouver is currently UTC -7:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Vancouver observes daylight saving time, switching between PST (UTC -8:00) and PDT (UTC -7:00) each year. Clocks advance on Second Sunday in March and fall back on First Sunday in November. Right now Vancouver is using PDT.

Is Vancouver on PST or PDT right now?

Right now Vancouver is using PDT (UTC -7:00). It switches to PDT in summer and back to PST in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Vancouver from New York?

The best call window from New York to Vancouver depends on the current offset. Vancouver is currently UTC -7:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.