Current local time in Kelowna, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Kelowna. Kelowna is in the America/Vancouver time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | British Columbia |
| Population | about 110,000 |
| Coordinates | 49.90° N, 119.48° W |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kelowna doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:00 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 4:49 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:53 AM | 4:58 PM | 8 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kelowna at about 1:07 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 58 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kelowna sits at 119.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Kelowna time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kelowna |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| London | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 12.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 15 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 17 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Kelowna |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | 224 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Vancouver | 271 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Spokane, United States | 290 km (180 mi) | same time |
| Everett, United States | 293 km (182 mi) | same time |
| Victoria | 325 km (202 mi) | same time |
| Seattle, United States | 333 km (207 mi) | same time |
| Tacoma, United States | 373 km (232 mi) | same time |
| Calgary | 404 km (251 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kelowna in?
Kelowna is in the America/Vancouver time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Kelowna have daylight saving time?
Kelowna doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Kelowna when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kelowna's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 58 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).