Daylight saving time ended for good in Vancouver on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The clock stayed where it was, at UTC−7 (MST), and will not move again.
Vancouver and your time
Vancouver 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 | 49.25° N, 123.12° W |
Vancouver time zone and clock changes
Under the America/Vancouver rules, Vancouver kept its summer clock for good from Sunday, November 1, 2026. Devices and apps that have not updated their time zone data may show the time one hour off, so compare with this page if something looks wrong.
Check the season when booking with the capital: Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver in January and 3 hours ahead in July.
Clock changes in Vancouver, 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 |
Time difference between Vancouver and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Vancouver 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 |
Vancouver 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 Vancouver
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Vancouver grows from 8 hours 11 minutes to 16 hours 15 minutes and back, a swing of 8 hours 4 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Vancouver
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:15 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:07 AM | 9:22 PM | 16 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:59 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 9:05 AM | 5:16 PM | 8 h 11 min |
When the sun is highest in Vancouver
Vancouver sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:10 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Vancouver
Every city below shares Vancouver’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnaby | 12 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Delta | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coquitlam | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Surrey | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Langley | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abbotsford | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saanich | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chilliwack | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Vancouver today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Plan around the time in Vancouver
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver uses the America/Vancouver time zone, which is UTC−7 (MST) all year.
Does Vancouver use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Daylight saving time ended for good on Sunday, November 1, 2026: Vancouver kept its summer clock, UTC−7, and will not change again.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and London?
Vancouver is 7 hours behind London in January and 8 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Vancouver does not.
Is Vancouver on the same time as Ottawa?
Not all year. Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver in January and 3 hours ahead in July.
How long is the longest day in Vancouver?
About 16 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Vancouver?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Vancouver 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.