What time zone is Arviat in?

Arviat uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Rankin_Inlet.

When is the next clock change in Arviat?

Clocks in Arviat move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)

Does Arviat observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Arviat observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Arviat?

Arviat is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

8:18:17 PM

20:18:17

Thursday, November 5, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Rankin_Inlet

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Time zone details

Arviat is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Arviat

Sunrise7:54 AMSolar noon11:59 AMSunset4:03 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Canada
Administrative area: Nunavut
Place type: Locality
Country currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,864
Elevation: Approximately 1 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 61° 06' N / 94° 03' W

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Clock changes in Arviat

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:54 AM
Solar noon: 11:59 AM
Sunset: 4:03 PM
Daylight duration: 8 hr 09 min5 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:06 AM – 4:52 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:14 AM – 5:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:24 AM – 6:33 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination13%

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:54 AM (southeast, 122.5°)
Sunset: 4:03 PM (southwest, 237.3°)
Day length: 8 hr 09 min5 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:59 AM (13.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:06 AM – 4:52 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:14 AM – 5:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 6:33 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:12 AM (east, 92.6°)
Moonset: 2:52 PM (west, 261.3°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, November 5	7:54 AM	4:03 PM	8 hr 09 min	5 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	7:57 AM	4:01 PM	8 hr 04 min	5 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	8:00 AM	3:58 PM	7 hr 58 min	5 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	8:03 AM	3:56 PM	7 hr 53 min	5 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	8:05 AM	3:53 PM	7 hr 48 min	5 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	8:08 AM	3:51 PM	7 hr 43 min	5 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	8:11 AM	3:48 PM	7 hr 37 min	5 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Nunavut

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

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Arviat in?: Arviat uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Rankin_Inlet.
When is the next clock change in Arviat?: Clocks in Arviat move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Arviat observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Arviat observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Arviat?: Arviat is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer