Province in Canada

Current Local Time in Northwest Territories

Current local time and time zone in Northwest Territories, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 49°F now🕔 2:39 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 45.000

Current local time in Northwest Territories

2:39 AM
Monday, September 21, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Inuvik
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now8:39 AM
Sunrise7:59 AM
Sunset8:23 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:59 AM
Sunset8:23 PM
Daylight12h 24m
Solar noon2:11 PM
Golden hour (am)7:59 AM - 8:59 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:23 PM - 8:23 PM
Blue hour (am)7:29 AM - 7:59 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:23 PM - 8:53 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 72%
Moonrise8:15 PM
Moonset--

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Quick facts about Northwest Territories

TypeProvince
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates64°49′31.8″N 124°50′44.5″W (64.8255, -124.8457)
CapitalYellowknife
Population45.000
Area519.734 sq mi
Time zoneAmerica/Yellowknife
Local time2:39 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

Summary

Northwest Territories is a province in Canada. Northwest Territories is a Canadian province or territory. It has a population of about 45.000. The capital is Yellowknife.

Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in Northwest Territories with clear. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 43°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Northwest Territories is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -17°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 62°F is 3.4°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Northwest Territories today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 64°49′31.8″N 124°50′44.5″W (64.8255, -124.8457)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 64.8255, -124.8457. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Northwest Territories right now?

It is currently 49°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 65% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Northwest Territories?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Northwest Territories, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Northwest Territories in?

Northwest Territories observes America/Inuvik (UTC-06:00). The local time is 2:39 AM.

How many people live in Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories has a population of approximately 45.000.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 21, 2026 at 2:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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