What time zone is Gastown in?

Gastown uses UTC−7 all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Vancouver.

Will the clocks move when Gastown changes time-zone designation?

On Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, Gastown's time-zone designation changes from PDT to MST without moving the clock; the UTC offset remains UTC−07:00

Does Gastown observe daylight saving time?

No. Gastown uses UTC−7 all year.

Current Time in Gastown, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

9:14:50 PM

21:14:50

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) · UTC−07:00

America/Vancouver

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Time zone details

Gastown stays on UTC−7 all year: PDT until Nov 1, 2026, then MST

Daylight in Gastown

Sunrise7:52 AMSolar noon12:56 PMSunset5:59 PM

Clock change statusNo clock change: PDT is renamed MST on Nov 1, 2026 (stays UTC−7)View schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: Canada
Administrative area: British Columbia
District: Metro Vancouver Regional District
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code: +1
Population: 10,187
Elevation: Approximately 22 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 49° 17' N / 123° 06' W

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Clock changes in Gastown

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Time-zone designation changes
2:00 AM PDT2:00 AM MST
PDT becomes MST without moving the clock
The UTC offset stays UTC−07:00

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:52 AM
Solar noon: 12:56 PM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 06 min3 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:19 AM – 6:32 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:42 AM – 7:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:05 AM – 7:46 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination96%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:52 AM (east, 109.0°)
Sunset: 5:59 PM (west, 250.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 06 min3 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:56 PM (27.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:19 AM – 6:32 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:42 AM – 7:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:05 AM – 7:46 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:23 PM (northeast, 49.7°)
Moonset: 10:17 AM (northwest, 308.3°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	7:52 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 06 min	3 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:54 AM	5:57 PM	10 hr 03 min	3 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:55 AM	5:55 PM	10 hr 00 min	3 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:57 AM	5:53 PM	9 hr 56 min	3 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:59 AM	5:52 PM	9 hr 53 min	3 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	8:00 AM	5:50 PM	9 hr 50 min	3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	8:02 AM	5:48 PM	9 hr 47 min	3 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in British Columbia

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Remembrance Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gastown in?: Gastown uses UTC−7 all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Vancouver.
Will the clocks move when Gastown changes time-zone designation?: On Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, Gastown's time-zone designation changes from PDT to MST without moving the clock; the UTC offset remains UTC−07:00
Does Gastown observe daylight saving time?: No. Gastown uses UTC−7 all year.
What is the UTC offset of Gastown?: Gastown is UTC−7 all year