Current Local Time in Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is a city in British Columbia, Canada. It keeps time in the America/Vancouver time zone, whose standard offset is UTC-8. Vancouver observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Vancouver as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Vancouver facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Coordinates
- 49.2827° N, 123.1207° W
- Elevation
- 70 m (230 ft)
- Population
- ~675,000
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
Time zone
- Zone name
- America/Vancouver
- Standard offset
- UTC-8
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- Daylight saving
- Observed (UTC-8 standard, UTC-7 in summer)
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Local time in other cities
- New York, United States
- Los Angeles, United States
- Toronto, Canada
- Chicago, United States
- Mexico City, Mexico
- San Francisco, United States
- Miami, United States
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Denver, United States
- Houston, United States
- Montréal, Canada
- Havana, Cuba
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver uses the America/Vancouver time zone. Its standard offset is UTC-8, and it switches to UTC-7 during daylight saving time.
Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vancouver moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.
What country is Vancouver in?
Vancouver is located in Canada (British Columbia). The local currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD) and the international calling code is +1.