Vancouver Time Zone Change

Vancouver will remain on UTC−07:00 year-round. On Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks in Vancouver will not move back one hour. Restart your devices before November 1 and check upcoming meetings to help prevent scheduling errors.

What OIRT Is Doing

Windows computers: OIRT is setting up University-managed Windows computers to use a temporary time zone that matches Vancouver’s year-round UTC−07:00 offset. Your computer may show Yukon Standard Time or an IT-configured Mountain Standard Time setting. After OIRT installs Microsoft’s official update, your computer will automatically switch to the new Pacific Time British Columbia setting.

Mac computers: Your Mac will receive Apple’s updated time zone information after you install the required updates and restart. Keep Vancouver selected as your location.

Step 1: Restart Your Devices Before November 1

1. Save your work and restart your computer to finish installing pending updates and applying time zone changes
2. Install available updates and restart any phones and tablets you use for University email or calendars

Step 2: Check Your Computer Time Zone

For Windows

1. Open “Settings” > “Time & language” > “Date & time”
2. Check that the temporary Yukon option shows UTC−07:00. The British Columbia option should appear after OIRT installs the official update
3. Contact the IT Service Desk if the setting looks incorrect; do not change the clock manually

For macOS

1. Open “System Settings” > “General” > “Date & Time”
2. Confirm that your device uses Vancouver and automatic date and time settings

Step 3: Review Your Outlook Settings

Classic Outlook for Windows generally uses your computer’s time zone. If you set the Outlook time zone manually, select “(UTC−07:00) Yukon” while FDU uses the temporary setting.

Outlook on the web and new Outlook have separate calendar settings.

1. Open “Settings” > “Calendar” > “View” > “Time zones” and verify the display time zone
2. Select “(UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (British Columbia)” as the display time zone

Outlook for Mac: Updating macOS may not resolve every Outlook calendar issue. If Outlook for Mac shows inconsistent meeting times, use Outlook on the web to review or correct the affected meetings.

Step 4: Review Meetings Beginning November 1

Updating your devices may not correct meetings that are already scheduled.

1. Check appointments and recurring meetings, especially those with colleagues outside British Columbia
2. For meetings you organize, verify the intended time and time zone, send corrections when necessary, and recheck room reservations
3. Ask the organizer to correct invitations you received

After November 1

1. Confirm that your device clock and important meeting times are correct
2. Restart again if your clock is wrong
3. If clock errors, missing calendar availability, or inconsistent meeting times continue, contact the FDU IT Service Desk. Include your device type, Outlook version, selected time zone, and an example of the problem.

FAQ

• Do I Need to Move My Clock Back?

  No. Vancouver will stay on UTC−07:00. Let your IT-managed time zone settings control the clock.

• Why Does My Computer Show Yukon?

  Yukon uses UTC−07:00 year-round, so it matches Vancouver while OIRT installs the British Columbia time zone update.

• Will Meetings with Other Campuses Change?

  The time difference between Vancouver and places that still change their clocks will vary during the year. Confirm the intended local time with the organizer instead of assuming the time difference will stay the same.

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