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The current time in Surrey, Canada is shown live on this page. Surrey is in the America/Vancouver timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC-07:00 (PDT). Surrey observes daylight saving time, switching between PST (UTC-07:00) and PDT (UTC0:08) annually. Surrey has a population of approximately 517,887 people. Surrey uses CAD and the international calling code for Canada is ++1. Other cities in the same timezone include Vancouver.
Now in CA
Timezone
America/Vancouver
UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Standard
PST
DST
PDT
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Surrey for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 8 hours ahead of Surrey. New York is currently 3 hours ahead of Surrey.
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Timezone
America/Vancouver
UTC Offset
UTC-07:00
Abbreviation
PDT
DST
Observing now
Region
Northern America
Country
Canada
State / Area
Calling Code
+1
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Seattle, approximately 180 km away. Seattle uses the America/Los Angeles timezone. When it is the current time in Surrey, the time in Seattle is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Surrey is located in Canada, Canada, in the North America continent. The primary languages spoken here are English, French. The city has a population of approximately 517,887, ranking it #341 in Canada by size. For timezone purposes, Surrey uses America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between PST and PDT depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Surrey observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on March 8 (from PDT to PDT) and clocks fall back on November 1 (from PST to PST).
Currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Surrey. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Surrey's latitude (49.2°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 16 hours, with sunrise around 4:00 AM and sunset around 7:60 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Surrey is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Surrey (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) overlap with London starting at 5:00 PM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 1 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in Surrey time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Surrey and London is 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in Surrey time (1 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Surrey switches between PST and PDT each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: spring forward on March 8, fall back on November 1.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Surrey uses CAD and the calling code for Canada is +1. Languages spoken here include English, French. The city has a population of around 517,887, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Northern America.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 180 km away at Seattle (PST). This is very close, meaning cross-border communication is common in this area.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Surrey are with nearby Northern America cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Surrey. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Vancouver share the America/Vancouver timezone with Surrey. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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