Cities in British Columbia
British Columbia is on Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC−8/−7). Canada's westernmost province is home to Vancouver, world-class skiing in Whistler, and stunning mountain and coastal scenery.
Cities in British Columbia span the America/Vancouver time zone. There are 19 featured cities in British Columbia on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of British Columbia is Victoria. British Columbia is on Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC−8/−7). Canada's westernmost province is home to Vancouver, world-class skiing in Whistler, and stunning mountain and coastal scenery.
Top Cities in British Columbia
Live times · 19 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Vancouver.
All Cities in British Columbia
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in British Columbia
How many cities are in British Columbia?
British Columbia has many cities. The top cities in British Columbia featured on WorldTimePage include Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Kelowna, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Delta, Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Chilliwack, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Victoria, White Rock, Prince George, Campbell River, with Victoria serving as the state capital.
What time zone is British Columbia in?
British Columbia uses the America/Vancouver time zone. All major cities in British Columbia observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of British Columbia?
The capital city of British Columbia is Victoria. It is located in the America/Vancouver time zone.
What are the largest cities in British Columbia?
The largest cities in British Columbia include Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Kelowna and more.
What is the current time in British Columbia?
The current time in British Columbia follows the America/Vancouver time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in British Columbia on this page.
Does British Columbia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. British Columbia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (PST to PDT, UTC−8 to UTC−7) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November. BC follows the same DST schedule as the US Pacific states. There is ongoing political discussion about eliminating DST in BC, but as of 2026 clocks still change.
Is Vancouver on the same time as Seattle?
Yes. Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA are always on exactly the same time. Both observe Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer, following identical DST transition dates. There is never a time difference between Vancouver and Seattle.
What is the time difference between British Columbia and Ontario?
British Columbia (Pacific Time) is 3 hours behind Ontario (Eastern Time) year-round. When it is 12:00 PM noon in Toronto, it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver. Both provinces observe DST on the same schedule, keeping the 3-hour gap constant throughout the year.
What is the time difference between British Columbia and the UK?
British Columbia (Pacific Time) is 8 hours behind the UK (GMT) in winter, and 7 hours behind during summer when both observe daylight saving time (BC on PDT UTC−7, UK on BST UTC+1). When it is 12:00 PM in London, it is 4:00 AM in Vancouver (winter) or 5:00 AM (summer).
What time zone is Kelowna, British Columbia in?
Kelowna observes Pacific Time — Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. It is on the same time as Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, and all other major BC cities.
Are Surrey, Burnaby, and Richmond on the same time as Vancouver?
Yes. Surrey, Burnaby, and Richmond are all in the Pacific time zone and always on the same time as Vancouver. All major cities in the Greater Vancouver area follow identical PST/PDT schedules with no exceptions.
Are Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby on the same time?
Yes. Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby are all in the America/Vancouver time zone (PDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in British Columbia follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver is in the America/Vancouver time zone (PDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of British Columbia, with no time difference from other cities in the state.