Long-distance city guides / New York and Vancouver

New York to Vancouver: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet

Vancouver is 3–2 hours behind New York, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in New York, which is 5 PM–7 PM in Vancouver (when you're 3 hours apart).

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Hours you're both awake

  • 11 AM–11 PM in New York = 8 AM–8 PM in Vancouver

About 12 hours a day, counting each of you awake from 8 AM to 11 PM. Set your own hours →

How far apart you are

3,904 km (2,426 mi)

About 5.5 hours on a non-stop flight.

Where to meet halfway

  • Denver, United States: 2,619 km (1,627 mi) from New York, 1,779 km (1,105 mi) from Vancouver
  • Dallas, United States: 2,205 km (1,370 mi) from New York, 2,845 km (1,768 mi) from Vancouver
  • Chicago, United States: 1,144 km (711 mi) from New York, 2,852 km (1,772 mi) from Vancouver

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Making New York–Vancouver work

  • With 3 hours between you, you can share most evenings. Pick one standing call night a week anyway, so it never slides.
  • Watch a show at the same time with a call open. A small gap makes live dates easy.
  • Use the difference: one of you can text the other good morning before they wake.

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Questions couples ask

What is the time difference between New York and Vancouver?

Vancouver is 3–2 hours behind New York, depending on the time of year.

What is the best time to call between New York and Vancouver?

The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in New York, which is 5 PM–7 PM in Vancouver (when you're 3 hours apart). That gives you about 12 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.

How far is New York from Vancouver?

3,904 km (2,426 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 5.5 hours.

Where can a couple meet halfway between New York and Vancouver?

The fairest cities to meet in are Denver, Dallas, Chicago. Denver is 2,619 km (1,627 mi) from New York and 1,779 km (1,105 mi) from Vancouver.