Current Time in Vancouver, Canada
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
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City Details
Vancouver
Lat: 49.2827° N
Long: 123.1207° W
Population: 675,000
Time Zone
America/Vancouver
PDT
Public Holidays
National Aboriginal Day
Jun 21in 32dDiscovery Day
Jun 24in 35dNational Holiday
Jun 24in 35d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Vancouver is British Columbia's largest city and Canada's third largest, with 675,000 residents in the city proper and 2.6 million in Metro Vancouver as of 2025. It is Canada's primary Pacific gateway port and one of the world's most geographically dramatic cities, sitting between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Vancouver has consistently ranked among the world's five most liveable cities for three decades.
Administrative Region
British Columbia
CA-BC
Local Currency
CA$
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.ca
- ISO CodeCA-BC
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The area was home to the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations for millennia before European contact. The first permanent European settlers arrived in the 1860s after the Fraser River gold rush. The city was incorporated on 6 April 1886, just months before a fire destroyed most of it. Vancouver grew rapidly as the western terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway, completed that same year, which linked it to the rest of the country.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Stanley Park seawall — 10km oceanfront walk with mountain views
- /Granville Island Public Market
- /Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver
- /Gastown neighbourhood and the steam clock
- /Whistler ski resort (2 hrs north by car)
🎒 Visitor Tip
Get a Compass Card for the SkyTrain, buses and SeaBus ferry — it covers the entire TransLink network. Stanley Park is the must-do: 400 hectares of old-growth forest with seawall views of the mountains and North Shore. The Gastown and Granville Island markets are the best neighbourhoods for food and craft. The Sea to Sky Highway north to Whistler (2 hours by car) is one of North America's most spectacular drives.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on a peninsula between Burrard Inlet to the north and the Fraser River delta to the south, facing the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island to the west. The city proper is low-lying (0–100m), but the dramatic Coast Mountains rise immediately to the north, reaching over 1,700m within 20km of downtown. The Lower Mainland is a glacially flattened alluvial plain with mountain backdrop.
Climate Stats
Oceanic / Mediterranean (Köppen Cfb/Csb border)
Avg Summer
18°C
Avg Winter
4°C
Annual Rainfall
1154 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Vancouver
What timezone is Vancouver in?↓
Vancouver is in the America/Vancouver time zone (America/Vancouver), currently UTCPDT.
Does Canada observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Canada does not observe daylight saving time. Vancouver stays on PST/PDT (UTCPDT) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is PST/PDT?↓
PST/PDT stands for America/Vancouver. It is UTCPDT and is the standard time used in Canada.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and New York?↓
Vancouver is 5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Vancouver?↓
The time displayed for Vancouver is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCPDT mean for Vancouver?↓
UTCPDT means Vancouver is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?↓
Standard business hours in Vancouver are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST/PDT (UTCPDT). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Canada national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Vancouver and London?↓
Vancouver is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.