What time is it in Vancouver right now?

Vancouver is on America/Vancouver, currently UTC−7. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Vancouver in?

Vancouver uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver, which is UTC−7 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−8.

What time do the sun rise and set in Vancouver today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:41 AM and sets at about 8:55 PM local time in Vancouver, giving roughly 15h 14m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:19 PM.

Canada · British Columbia

Current local time in Vancouver

Vancouver keeps time on the America/Vancouver zone, currently UTC−7. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Vancouver, British Columbia

02:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−7

Vancouver time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Vancouver
Current UTC offset: UTC−7
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−8
Country: Canada
Region: British Columbia
Coordinates: 49.25°, -123.12°
Population: 662,248
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Vancouver today

Computed from Vancouver's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Solar noon: 1:19 PM
Day length: 15h 14m
Civil dawn: 4:56 AM
Civil dusk: 9:40 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:22 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:14 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Vancouver time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Vancouver is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	same time
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	8h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	11h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	16h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Vancouver time

Scheduling across America/Vancouver is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Vancouver and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Vancouver.Track clock changesSee exactly when Vancouver next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Vancouver beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Vancouver offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Vancouver baked in, not guessed.

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Vancouvertime — questions & answers

What time is it in Vancouver right now?: Vancouver is on America/Vancouver, currently UTC−7. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Vancouver in?: Vancouver uses the IANA time zone America/Vancouver, which is UTC−7 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−8.
What time do the sun rise and set in Vancouver today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:41 AM and sets at about 8:55 PM local time in Vancouver, giving roughly 15h 14m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:19 PM.