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Current Date And Time In Vancouver, Canada

Friday, 07 August 2026
01:47:43 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 662,248
District: Metro Vancouver Regional District

🌎 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vancouver, 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 Vancouver — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Vancouver, British Columbia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameVancouver
District / CountyMetro Vancouver Regional District
StateBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population662,248
Area115.00 km² (44.40 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in British Columbia#1 of 546 cities with population data
Currency
NameCanadian Dollar
Code ISO-4217CAD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ca
Elevation
In Meter70
In Feet230
GPS Coordinates
Latitude49.25
Longitude-123.12
Decimal Degrees (DD)49.25° N 123.119° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)49° 14' 59" N 123° 7' 10" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)49° 14.98' N 123° 7.16' W
Location Context
Distance to British Columbia Capital92 km South of Victoria
Nearest City in Another CountryPoint Roberts, United States (30 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -03:30
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -02:30
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 08:51 AM
Sunset🌅 11:44 PM
Day Length14h 52m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP CodeV6N
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Vancouver
Founded / Incorporated1886-01-01

Vancouver – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Metro Vancouver Regional District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Vancouver 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Vancouver

The latitude and longitude of Vancouver pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 70 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vancouver on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Vancouver

Vancouver 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

💰 Currency Used in Vancouver

Payments and pricing in Vancouver 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. › Vancouver exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Vancouver

To ring a number in Vancouver 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 Vancouver and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Vancouver's Standing Within British Columbia

By recorded population, Vancouver ranks #1 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 92 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 Vancouver

📊 How This Vancouver Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Vancouver into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Vancouver to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the British Columbia market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Vancouver. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Vancouver

👥 What is the population of Vancouver?

Vancouver has a recorded population of approximately 662,248 people. That places it #1 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.

📐 How large is Vancouver in square kilometers?

Vancouver spans approximately 115.00 square kilometers (44.40 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Vancouver in?

Vancouver sits within Metro Vancouver Regional District, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Vancouver in?

Vancouver keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 08:51 AM and sets around 11:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Vancouver?

Businesses and shops in Vancouver price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Vancouver currency page.

📍 How far is Vancouver from the state capital?

Vancouver is about 92 km South of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Vancouver for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Vancouver lands you closest to Point Roberts, United States, about 30 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vancouver sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.