Current local time in Victoria, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Victoria. Victoria is in the America/Vancouver time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | British Columbia |
| Population | about 270,000 |
| Coordinates | 48.43° N, 123.35° W |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Victoria 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 | 7:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 5:11 AM | 9:18 PM | 16 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 7:00 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 9:02 AM | 5:20 PM | 8 h 18 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Victoria at about 1:22 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 73 minutes ahead of the sun, because Victoria sits at 123.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Victoria time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Everett, United States | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Abbotsford | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Seattle, United States | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Tacoma, United States | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Olympia, United States | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Vancouver, United States | 316 km (197 mi) | same time |
| Kelowna | 325 km (202 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Victoria in?
Victoria is in the America/Vancouver time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Victoria have daylight saving time?
Victoria 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 Victoria when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Victoria's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 73 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).