Current Time in Victoria, Canada

Q: What timezone is Victoria in?

Victoria is in the PST/PDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Vancouver. The UTC offset is -8:00 in winter and -7:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Victoria?

Victoria's UTC offset is UTC-8:00 in winter and UTC-7:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Victoria in?

Victoria is located in North America. It is the 367 thousand population city in Canada.

Canada · PST/PDT · UTC-8:00 / UTC-7:00 (DST)

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America/Vancouver

Victoria Timezone Details

Timezone	PST/PDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-8:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-7:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Vancouver
Country	Canada
Population	367 thousand

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About Victoria Time Zone (PST/PDT)

Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria is known for its British heritage, whale watching, and stunning gardens.

Key fact: Victoria shares the Pacific timezone with Vancouver, Seattle, and Los Angeles.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Victoria with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Victoria Time

What time is it in Victoria right now? +

The current time in Victoria, Canada is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Victoria is in the PST/PDT timezone (UTC-8:00 in winter, UTC-7:00 in summer).

What timezone is Victoria in? +

Victoria is in the PST/PDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Vancouver. The UTC offset is -8:00 in winter and -7:00 in summer.

Does Victoria observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Victoria observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -8:00; in summer it is -7:00.

What is the UTC offset for Victoria? +

Victoria's UTC offset is UTC-8:00 in winter and UTC-7:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Victoria and London? +

Victoria (PST/PDT) is UTC-8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Victoria shares the Pacific timezone with Vancouver, Seattle, and Los Angeles.

How do I convert Victoria time to UTC? +

To convert Victoria time to UTC, subtract UTC-8:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Victoria and the UTC offset is UTC-8:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Victoria in? +

Victoria is located in North America. It is the 367 thousand population city in Canada.

What is the IANA timezone name for Victoria? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Victoria is America/Vancouver. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Victoria? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Victoria International (YYJ) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Victoria to London, Victoria to New York, Victoria to Dubai, Victoria to Tokyo.