Current Time in Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver uses the EDT time zone (UTC-04:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

16:55:36
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

About Vancouver

Time zone
America/Toronto
UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Country
Canada
Capital
Ottawa
Population
675,218
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Dial code
+1
Coordinates
49.28, -123.12
From capital
1360 km from Ottawa

Daylight saving time in Vancouver

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shifts UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 on that date.

Sun in Vancouver today

Sunrise
08:37
Solar noon
16:10
Sunset
23:42
Daylight
15h 5m
Yesterday
Rise
08:39
Set
23:41
Length
15h 2m
Today
Rise
08:37
Set
23:42
Length
15h 5m
Tomorrow
Rise
08:36
Set
23:44
Length
15h 8m

Today is 3 minutes longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Vancouver

CityDistanceTime difference
Los Angeles1740 km-3h
New York3900 kmsame time
Tokyo7560 km+13h
London7580 km+5h
Paris7920 km+6h
Berlin7980 km+6h
Cairo10840 km+7h
São Paulo11050 km+1h
Dubai11730 km+8h
Mumbai12250 km+9.5h
Sydney12500 km+14h
Singapore12820 km+12h

Other cities in Canada

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Frequently asked questions about time in Vancouver

What is the current time in Vancouver, Canada?+
Vancouver is in the America/Toronto timezone (EDT), which is UTC-04:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Vancouver, Canada.
What timezone is Vancouver in?+
Vancouver, Canada uses the America/Toronto timezone, abbreviated EDT. The current UTC offset is UTC-04:00.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and UTC?+
Vancouver is UTC-04:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Vancouver observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Vancouver?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Vancouver is "America/Toronto". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and New York?+
The time difference between Vancouver and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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