What time zone is Inuvik in?

Inuvik uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Inuvik.

Does Inuvik observe daylight saving time?

No. Inuvik uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Inuvik, Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories, Canada

7:29:16 PM

19:29:16

Thursday, November 5, 2026

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

America/Inuvik

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Time zone details

Inuvik stays on CST (UTC−6) all year

Daylight in Inuvik

Sunrise11:28 AMSolar noon2:38 PMSunset5:47 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Canada
Administrative area: Northwest Territories
District: Inuvik Region
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code: +1
Population: 3,243
Elevation: Approximately 22 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 68° 21' N / 133° 43' W

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Clock changes in Inuvik

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM MST3:00 AM MDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Time-zone designation changes
2:00 AM MDT2:00 AM CST
MDT becomes CST without moving the clock
The UTC offset stays UTC−06:00

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 11:28 AM
Solar noon: 2:38 PM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight duration: 6 hr 20 min8 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 10:17 AM – 6:57 PM
Nautical twilight: 9:07 AM – 8:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 8:02 AM – 9:13 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination13%

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 11:28 AM (southeast, 134.7°)
Sunset: 5:47 PM (southwest, 225.0°)
Day length: 6 hr 20 min8 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 2:38 PM (5.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 10:17 AM – 6:57 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 9:07 AM – 8:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 8:02 AM – 9:13 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:07 AM (east, 95.4°)
Moonset: 5:17 PM (west, 256.8°)
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	11:28 AM	5:47 PM	6 hr 20 min	8 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	11:32 AM	5:43 PM	6 hr 11 min	8 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	11:37 AM	5:39 PM	6 hr 02 min	8 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	11:41 AM	5:34 PM	5 hr 53 min	9 min shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	11:46 AM	5:30 PM	5 hr 44 min	9 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	11:50 AM	5:25 PM	5 hr 35 min	9 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	11:55 AM	5:21 PM	5 hr 26 min	9 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Northwest Territories

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Remembrance Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Inuvik in?: Inuvik uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Inuvik.
When is the next clock change in Inuvik?: No clock changes are scheduled for Inuvik in the next 12 months
Does Inuvik observe daylight saving time?: No. Inuvik uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Inuvik?: Inuvik is UTC−6 all year