Daylight saving time ended for good in Surrey on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The clock stayed where it was, at UTC−7 (MST), and will not move again.
Surrey and your time
Surrey at a glance
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | British Columbia |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver |
| Abbreviation now | MST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | Ended for good on Nov 1, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 49.11° N, 122.83° W |
Which time zone Surrey uses
Surrey follows the America/Vancouver time zone. The rules changed recently: the clocks went forward as usual but did not go back, and on Sunday, November 1, 2026 daylight saving time became the permanent time. Old calendar invites and devices with outdated time zone data may still show the old winter offset.
Check the season when booking with the capital: Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Surrey in January and 3 hours ahead in July.
Clock changes in Surrey, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Daylight saving time ends for good: clocks stay at UTC−7 (MST) | UTC−7 |
Surrey time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Surrey, it is 4:00 PM in London, 3:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 6 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 6 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 12 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 18 h ahead | 18 h ahead | 17 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
Surrey no longer changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Surrey
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Surrey runs from 8 hours 13 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 13 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:20 PM, comes on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Surrey
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:14 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:07 AM | 9:20 PM | 16 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:58 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 9:03 AM | 5:16 PM | 8 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Surrey
The clock in Surrey runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Surrey
All the places listed below keep the same time as Surrey.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley | 12 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Delta | 17 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Burnaby | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coquitlam | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vancouver | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abbotsford | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chilliwack | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saanich | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Surrey today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Surrey
- Convert a time to or from Surrey: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Surrey to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Surrey and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Surrey in?
Surrey uses the America/Vancouver time zone, which is UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Does Surrey use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Daylight saving time ended for good on Sunday, November 1, 2026: Surrey kept its summer clock, UTC−7, and will not change again.
What is the time difference between Surrey and London?
Surrey is 7 hours behind London in January and 8 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Surrey does not.
Is Surrey on the same time as Ottawa?
Not all year. Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Surrey in January and 3 hours ahead in July.
How long is the longest day in Surrey?
About 16 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Surrey?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Surrey lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.