Time Now in Prince Rupert, Canada 🇨🇦
Lat/Long: 54.32° N, 130.32° W
Elevation: 26 m above sea level
Population rank: #345 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 40m 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
Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert, Canada, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Prince Rupert
Daylight Hours in Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert gets 16h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in Prince Rupert is at 05:30 and sunset in Prince Rupert is at 22:03.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 18m near the December solstice to 17h 12m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Prince Rupert
What is the current local time in Prince Rupert?
The live local time in Prince Rupert is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Prince Rupert currently observes PDT, with a standard offset of UTC−08:00.
What time zone is Prince Rupert in?
Prince Rupert uses the PDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−08:00.
Does Prince Rupert observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Prince Rupert is currently on daylight saving time (PDT).
Cities Sharing Prince Rupert's Time Zone (UTC−08:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:47 | 05:29 | 13:47 | 18:10 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:47 | 05:31 | 13:47 | 18:09 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:47 | 05:32 | 13:47 | 18:09 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:47 | 05:34 | 13:47 | 18:08 | 22:01 | 23:31 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:47 | 05:35 | 13:47 | 18:08 | 21:59 | 23:29 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:47 | 05:37 | 13:47 | 18:07 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:47 | 05:38 | 13:47 | 18:07 | 21:56 | 23:26 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Prince Rupert
Sunrise
in Prince Rupert
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Prince Rupert
↓
10:03 PM
Day Length
16h 33m
Dawn
in Prince Rupert
4:39 AM
Dusk
in Prince Rupert
10:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Prince Rupert
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:06
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:25
Distances & Clock Changes in Prince Rupert
How Far Is Prince Rupert From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2,443 km | SSE (152deg) |
| New York | 4,358 km | E (86deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,865 km | WNW (293deg) |
| London | 7,375 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Paris | 7,719 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Moscow | 7,726 km | N (7deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,522 km | WNW (303deg) |
| Dubai | 11,156 km | N (355deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Prince Rupert?
Prince Rupert next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Prince Rupert's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Prince Rupert and you would surface in the open ocean, near 54.3deg S, 49.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Rupert
What time is it in Prince Rupert right now?
The current local time in Prince Rupert is 03:48 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Prince Rupert follows the America/Vancouver time zone.
What time zone is Prince Rupert in?
Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert?
Prince Rupert is UTC−08:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Prince Rupert local time, shift the clock −08:00 hours backward.
Is Prince Rupert on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Prince Rupert is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Prince Rupert today?
Today in Prince Rupert: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 22:03, giving 16h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Prince Rupert tonight?
The moon phase over Prince Rupert tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Prince Rupert?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Prince Rupert, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.