Current Time in North Cowichan, Canada 🇨🇦
Lat/Long: 48.84° N, 123.69° W
Elevation: 145 m above sea level
Population rank: #168 of 1,358 cities in Canada by population
Province: British Columbia
Country: 🇨🇦 Canada (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Vancouver
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: PST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: PDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada: AST, CST, EST, MST, NST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada: ADT, CDT, EDT, MDT, NDT, PDT
North Cowichan is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC−08:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (PDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in North Cowichan, Canada, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in North Cowichan
North Cowichan gets 16h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in North Cowichan is at 05:11 and sunset in North Cowichan is at 21:18.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 14m near the December solstice to 16h 10m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:14 | 05:11 | 13:14 | 17:31 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:14 | 05:10 | 13:14 | 17:31 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:15 | 05:10 | 13:15 | 17:31 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:15 | 05:10 | 13:15 | 17:32 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:15 | 05:10 | 13:15 | 17:32 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:15 | 05:10 | 13:15 | 17:32 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:15 | 05:10 | 13:15 | 17:33 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for North Cowichan
Sunrise
in North Cowichan
↑
5:11 AM
Sunset
in North Cowichan
↓
9:18 PM
Day Length
16h 06m
Dawn
in North Cowichan
4:28 AM
Dusk
in North Cowichan
10:01 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for North Cowichan
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:01
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How Far Is North Cowichan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,705 km | SSE (163deg) |
| New York | 3,950 km | E (84deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,544 km | WNW (299deg) |
| London | 7,642 km | NE (34deg) |
| Paris | 7,985 km | NE (34deg) |
| Moscow | 8,256 km | N (11deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,250 km | NW (308deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,068 km | ESE (115deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in North Cowichan?
North Cowichan next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
North Cowichan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from North Cowichan and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.8deg S, 56.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Cowichan
What time is it in North Cowichan right now?
The current local time in North Cowichan is 11:59 on Friday, June 12, 2026. North Cowichan follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
What time zone is North Cowichan in?
North Cowichan uses the America/Vancouver IANA time zone (UTC−08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is North Cowichan?
North Cowichan is UTC−08:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to North Cowichan local time, shift the clock −08:00 hours backward.
Is North Cowichan on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — North Cowichan is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in North Cowichan today?
Today in North Cowichan: sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset is at 21:18, giving 16h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over North Cowichan tonight?
The moon phase over North Cowichan tonight is Waning Crescent with 8.3% illumination.
What is solar time in North Cowichan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In North Cowichan, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.