Current Date And Time In Saanich, Canada
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
18:04:52 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 117,735
District: Capital Regional District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Saanich, a city in British Columbia, Canada in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Saanich — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Saanich | |
| District / County | Capital Regional District | |
| State | British Columbia | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 117,735 | |
| Area | 103.78 km² (40.07 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in British Columbia | #11 of 546 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Canadian Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CAD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ca | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 19 | |
| In Feet | 62 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 48.55 | |
| Longitude | -123.37 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.55° N 123.369° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 32' 59" N 123° 22' 10" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 32.98' N 123° 22.16' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to British Columbia Capital | 13 km South of Victoria | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Friday Harbor, United States (26 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -02:30 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 09:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 11:36 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 36m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Vancouver | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1906-01-01 |
Saanich is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Capital Regional District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Saanich as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in British Columbia
The latitude and longitude of Saanich pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 19 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Saanich on the map
Saanich runs on UTC -08:00 to -03:30, shifting to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Saanich run on Canadian Dollar (CAD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Saanich exchange rates
To ring a number in Saanich from outside Canada, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Saanich and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Saanich ranks #11 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 13 km South of Victoria, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the British Columbia market. › Cities near Saanich
Saanich has a recorded population of approximately 117,735 people. That places it #11 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.
Saanich spans approximately 103.78 square kilometers (40.07 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Saanich sits within Capital Regional District, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Saanich keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 09:00 AM and sets around 11:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Saanich price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Saanich currency page.
Saanich is about 13 km South of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Saanich for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Saanich lands you closest to Friday Harbor, United States, about 26 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Saanich sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
