Current time in Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver follows Pacific Time (PT). Note: Vancouver shares the same time zone as Seattle and Los Angeles.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: Pacific Time (PT)
• Standard time: PST (UTC −8:00)
• Summer time: PDT (UTC −7:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• IANA zone: America/Vancouver

Time difference from Vancouver:

• Vancouver ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 17–19 hours ahead (depending on DST in both cities)
• Vancouver ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 19–21 hours ahead
• Vancouver ↔ New York: NY is 3 hours ahead
• Vancouver ↔ Chicago: Chicago is 2 hours ahead
• Vancouver ↔ London: London is usually 8 hours ahead (sometimes 7 during DST transition weeks)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vancouver use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Vancouver switches between PST (UTC −8) and PDT (UTC −7).

What time zone is Vancouver in?
Pacific Time (PT).

Is Vancouver the same time as Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles and Vancouver both follow Pacific Time.