Current Time in New Zealand
New Zealand has more than one time zone. The main one (Auckland) is New Zealand Daylight Time – NZDT (UTC+13) right now.
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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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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 |
Time difference between New Zealand and other cities
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 FAQ
What time is it in New Zealand right now?
New Zealand is on NZDT (UTC+13). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in New Zealand, updated every second.
What time zone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand uses 2 time zones: NZDT, UTC+13:45. The main zone is New Zealand Daylight Time (Pacific/Auckland).
Does New Zealand observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and New York?
New York is 18 hours behind New Zealand.
Current time in New Zealand cities
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.