Current Time in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

6:16:23 PM

18:16:23

PCT (Pacific Time) · UTC−07:00

America/Vancouver

Clock format
Time zone details

Nanaimo stays on PCT (UTC−7) all year

Daylight in Nanaimo

Sunrise8:24 AMSolar noon1:00 PMSunset5:35 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Nanaimo in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Canada
Administrative area
British Columbia
District
Regional District of Nanaimo
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages
English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code
+1
Population
90,504
Elevation
Approximately 16 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
49° 09' N / 123° 56' W
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All times shown relative to Nanaimo local time

Clock changes in Nanaimo

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Time-zone designation changes

    2:00 AM PDT2:00 AM PCT

    PDT becomes PCT without moving the clock

    The UTC offset stays UTC−07:00

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 11 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 11 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(22.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 11 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 08 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 05 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 02 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 00 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 57 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 55 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Nanaimo

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Plan around Nanaimo

Upcoming public holidays in British Columbia

  1. Christmas Day
  2. New Year's Day
  3. Family Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium airport13.4 km south-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · YCD / CYCD

About 13.4 km (8.3 mi) south-southeast of Nanaimo

Scheduled airline service in source data

Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium airport · Serves Qualicum Beach38.0 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · XQU

About 38.0 km (23.6 mi) west-northwest of Nanaimo

Scheduled airline service in source data

Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge airport · Serves Vancouver55.0 km east

Source: OurAirports record · YVR / CYVR

About 55.0 km (34.2 mi) east of Nanaimo

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Nanaimo in?
Nanaimo uses Pacific Time (PCT, UTC−7) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Vancouver.
When is the next clock change in Nanaimo?
No clock changes are scheduled for Nanaimo in the next 12 months
Does Nanaimo observe daylight saving time?
No. Nanaimo uses PCT (UTC−7) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is UTC−7 all year