What time zone is Hamilton in?

Hamilton uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Vancouver.

Does Hamilton observe daylight saving time?

No. Hamilton uses MST (UTC−7) all year.

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

10:24:28 PM

22:24:28

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

MST (Mountain Standard Time) · UTC−07:00

America/Vancouver

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Time zone details

Hamilton stays on MST (UTC−7) all year

Daylight in Hamilton

Sunrise8:04 AMSolar noon12:55 PMSunset5:45 PM

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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: 5,505
Elevation: Approximately 1 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 49° 10' N / 122° 58' W

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Clock changes in Hamilton

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
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: 8:04 AM
Solar noon: 12:55 PM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 41 min3 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:31 AM – 6:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:53 AM – 6:56 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:16 AM – 7:33 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination20%

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:04 AM (southeast, 113.1°)
Sunset: 5:45 PM (southwest, 246.7°)
Day length: 9 hr 41 min3 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:55 PM (25.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:31 AM – 6:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:53 AM – 6:56 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:16 AM – 7:33 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:55 AM (east, 82.8°)
Moonset: 3:46 PM (west, 272.2°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, November 4	8:04 AM	5:45 PM	9 hr 41 min	3 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	8:06 AM	5:43 PM	9 hr 38 min	3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	8:08 AM	5:42 PM	9 hr 34 min	3 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	8:09 AM	5:40 PM	9 hr 31 min	3 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	8:11 AM	5:39 PM	9 hr 28 min	3 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	8:12 AM	5:38 PM	9 hr 25 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	8:14 AM	5:36 PM	9 hr 22 min	2 min 59 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 Hamilton in?: Hamilton uses Mountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Vancouver.
When is the next clock change in Hamilton?: No clock changes are scheduled for Hamilton in the next 12 months
Does Hamilton observe daylight saving time?: No. Hamilton uses MST (UTC−7) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Hamilton?: Hamilton is UTC−7 all year