What Time Zone Is New Zealand?
New Zealand uses 2 time zones: NZDT (UTC+13), UTC+13:45 (UTC+13:45). Auckland is on NZDT.
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· New Zealand — main zone
Pacific/Auckland
Time zones in New Zealand
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
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| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | UTC+13 | --:-- | Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, Christchurch, Takapuna, Hamilton |
| Chatham Daylight Time (UTC+13:45) | UTC+13:45 | --:-- | Pacific/Chatham |
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Main time zone of New Zealand
| Time zone | New Zealand Daylight Time |
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| Abbreviation | NZDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+13 |
| IANA time zone id | Pacific/Auckland |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+12 in winter, UTC+13 in summer |
Daylight saving time in New Zealand
2026
- 5 April 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
- 27 September 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13).
2027
- 4 April 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
- 26 September 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13).
New Zealand time zone FAQ
What time zone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand spans 2 time zones: NZDT (UTC+13), UTC+13:45 (UTC+13:45).
Which areas of New Zealand use each time zone?
NZDT: Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, Christchurch. UTC+13:45: Pacific/Chatham
Does all of New Zealand observe daylight saving time?
Yes, every zone in New Zealand changes its clocks.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.