Time in Richmond, Canada now
--:--:--
PDT
Several time zones
UTC-7
No DST
Richmond
British Columbia, Canada
28 Jul 2026
URL copied to clipboard!
Copied embed code to clipboard!
Canada: common questions
What is the current time in Richmond, Canada?
Richmond operates on Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is UTC-8 during winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is UTC-7 during summer. To find the current time in Richmond, subtract 8 hours from UTC during winter months and 7 hours during summer months.
Does Richmond, Canada observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Richmond and most of Canada observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) in early March and go back 1 hour to Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) in early November.
What is the time difference between Richmond and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Richmond is 8 hours behind London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 9 hours behind when the UK is on BST (summer). During Canada's summer (when PDT is in effect), subtract 1 more hour from the difference.
New York (EST/EDT): Richmond is 3 hours behind New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 3 hours behind when NY is on EDT (summer). During Canada's summer (when PDT is in effect), Richmond is 3 hours behind NY during EDT.
Tokyo (JST): Richmond is 17 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During Canada's summer (when PDT is in effect), Richmond is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
New York (EST/EDT): Richmond is 3 hours behind New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 3 hours behind when NY is on EDT (summer). During Canada's summer (when PDT is in effect), Richmond is 3 hours behind NY during EDT.
Tokyo (JST): Richmond is 17 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During Canada's summer (when PDT is in effect), Richmond is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
What are other major cities in Canada?
Canada's major cities include Toronto (the largest), Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa (the capital), Edmonton, and Winnipeg. Richmond is part of the Vancouver metropolitan area in British Columbia.
What is Richmond, Canada known for?
Richmond is a city in the Vancouver metropolitan area, known for its large Asian-Canadian population, the Richmond Night Market, beautiful parks and trails, proximity to Vancouver International Airport, and as a major commercial and residential center. The city is also famous for its diverse cuisine, particularly Asian food, and its location on Lulu Island.