Vancouver time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pacific Daylight Time (America/Vancouver) |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:10 AM / 06:53 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Canada — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 49.28° N, 123.12° W |
London to Vancouver time converter
When it is a given hour in London, what time is it in Vancouver? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (1 hours).
| London | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 07:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 |
| 11:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 |
| 13:00 | 05:00 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 |
| 16:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 |
| 19:00 | 11:00 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 14:00 |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
Vancouver time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Vancouver. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 10 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 8 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | the same time |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 11 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 10 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 16 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Vancouver observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time.
Sunrise and sunset in Vancouver
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 07:10 AM | 06:53 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:11 AM | 06:51 PM | 11 h 40 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:13 AM | 06:49 PM | 11 h 36 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:14 AM | 06:47 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:16 AM | 06:45 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:17 AM | 06:43 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:19 AM | 06:41 PM | 11 h 22 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Vancouver
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:38 AM – 06:50 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:50 AM – 07:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:11 PM – 07:13 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:13 PM – 07:25 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and London?
Vancouver is currently 8 hours behind London. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver is in Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7). IANA time zone ID: America/Vancouver.
Does Vancouver observe daylight saving time?
Vancouver observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time.
When is golden hour in Vancouver?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Vancouver runs 06:11 PM – 07:13 PM and morning golden hour 06:50 AM – 07:52 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Vancouver?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Vancouver is at 07:10 AM and sunset at 06:53 PM, a day length of 11 h 44 min (local time).