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Current Date And Time In Surrey, Canada

Thursday, 30 July 2026
15:34:48 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 568,322
District: Metro Vancouver Regional District

✈️ Surrey, British Columbia, Canada - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Surrey, British Columbia, Canada using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Surrey.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Surrey with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Surrey — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Canada, which includes Surrey, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Canada before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Canada's time zone -08:00 to -03:30, country calling code +1 (exit prefix 011) and country internet domain .CA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Surrey.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-08:00 to -03:30
📞 Country Calling Code+1
☎️ International Exit Prefix011
🌐 Internet Domain.CA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Canada — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Surrey. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Surrey.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 Canada At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Canada — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.936
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
82.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$54,340
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
6.9%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Canada development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Surrey for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Surrey
Regional Airport • YDT
Boundary Bay Airport
Delta, CA
14
km away
Nearest to Victoria (Capital)
International Airport • YYJ
Victoria International Airport
Victoria, CA
24
km from Victoria

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Surrey's exact coordinates, or Victoria's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Surrey From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Surrey to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Los Angeles (United States)1,716 km1,066 mi~ 2h 46m
Toronto (Canada)3,340 km2,075 mi~ 4h 41m
New York (United States)3,885 km2,414 mi~ 5h 19m
London (United Kingdom)7,582 km4,711 mi~ 9h 40m
Tokyo (Japan)7,585 km4,713 mi~ 9h 40m
Paris (France)7,925 km4,924 mi~ 10h 04m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,360 km7,059 mi~ 14h 07m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,750 km7,301 mi~ 14h 34m
Sydney (Australia)12,512 km7,774 mi~ 15h 28m
Singapore (Singapore)12,850 km7,984 mi~ 15h 52m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Surrey, Canada is set to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Surrey requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time (EDT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 08 (02:00) to November 01 (02:00).
🕒 Current Local Time3:34 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Surrey to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:34 PM on Thursday in Surrey. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Surrey right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Surrey
New York (United States)Thu, 3:34 PM3h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Thu, 12:34 PMSame time
Toronto (Canada)Thu, 3:34 PM3h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Thu, 8:34 PM8h ahead
Paris (France)Thu, 9:34 PM9h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Thu, 11:34 PM11h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Fri, 3:34 AM15h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Fri, 4:34 AM16h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Fri, 5:34 AM17h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Fri, 7:34 AM19h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Surrey — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Surrey is the Canadian dollar (CAD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 1.40
CAD
€ 1 Euro
$ 1.61
CAD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.89
CAD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.9838
CAD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 31, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Surrey

Knowing which languages are used in Surrey helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
EnglishFrenchChipewyanCreeGwich'inInuinnaqtunInuktitutInuvialuktunNorth SlaveySouth SlaveyTłįchǫ

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Surrey. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
East Newton South (British Columbia, Canada)2 mi3 kmNNE
⬆️
Newton (British Columbia, Canada)2 mi4 kmNNW
⬆️
East Newton North (British Columbia, Canada)3 mi4 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Strawberry Hill (British Columbia, Canada)3 mi5 kmNW
⬆️
Sunshine Hills (British Columbia, Canada)3 mi6 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Surrey

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Surrey is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 4,376 km away. Straight-line distances from Surrey to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico4,376 km2,719 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,495 km5,278 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,520 km5,294 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,995 km5,589 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,923 km6,787 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil11,200 km6,959 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India11,284 km7,011 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Surrey shares the same national travel standards as the rest of British Columbia and Canada. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ British Columbia Travel GuideView travel standards for all of British Columbia, including major hub cities.
✈️ Canada Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Canada.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Surrey, Canada runs at 120V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Surrey and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Surrey.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Surrey's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Surrey

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Surrey. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Surrey — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Surrey

Surrey keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Canada. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Surrey

The closest airport to Surrey is Boundary Bay Airport (YDT), about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Surrey From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Surrey needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Surrey gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Surrey

Surrey rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Surrey — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Surrey

ℹ️ Surrey OverviewSee the full profile of Surrey — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Surrey MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Surrey for distance and direction.
💰 Surrey CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Surrey

What side of the road do people drive on in Surrey?

Surrey, like the rest of Canada, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Surrey use?

Surrey runs on 120V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Surrey?

In Surrey, reach police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 911, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Surrey?

Boundary Bay Airport (YDT) is the nearest airport to Surrey, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Surrey in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Surrey runs on Eastern Daylight Time (UTC -08:00 to -03:30). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Surrey?

Surrey shares the official and regional languages of British Columbia and Canada — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Surrey?

No — Surrey uses the Canadian dollar (CAD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Surrey currency page for live rates.