New Zealand runs on 2 different offsets, from UTC+13 to UTC+13:45. The clocks below show each zone live.
New Zealand at a glance
| Capital | Wellington |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+13 … UTC+13:45 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | In effect until Apr 4, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | NZST, NZDT |
Time zones in New Zealand
Across New Zealand, the tz database lists 2 zones on 2 offsets. From the earliest to the latest zone, the clocks are 45 minutes apart.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Auckland | --:-- | UTC+13 | Observed | Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington |
| Pacific/Chatham | --:-- | UTC+13:45 | Observed |
Daylight saving time in New Zealand
Daylight saving time is in effect across New Zealand until Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back 1 hour.
Clock changes in New Zealand, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | Zones that change |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC+13:45→UTC+12:45 and NZDT→NZST) | Pacific/Chatham, Auckland |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC+12:45→UTC+13:45 and NZST→NZDT) | Pacific/Chatham, Auckland |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC+13:45→UTC+12:45 and NZDT→NZST) | Pacific/Chatham, Auckland |
| Sunday, September 26, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC+12:45→UTC+13:45 and NZST→NZDT) | Pacific/Chatham, Auckland |
Current time in cities in New Zealand
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Auckland | --:-- | Pacific/Auckland |
| Wellington | Wellington Region | --:-- | Pacific/Auckland |
Time in New Zealand compared with the world
Differences below use the time in the capital, Wellington. Other regions of New Zealand differ by up to 45 minutes.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 18 h behind | 18 h behind | 16 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 21 h behind | 21 h behind | 19 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 11 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 10 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 7 h 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| UTC | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind |
Daylight across New Zealand
Days in Wellington last between 9 hours 11 minutes and 15 hours 10 minutes over the year.
Same clock as New Zealand right now
These countries read the same time as Wellington right now.
Plan around the time in New Zealand
- Convert a time to or from New Zealand: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Wellington to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in New Zealand and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does New Zealand have?
2 offsets, from UTC+13 to UTC+13:45. The tz database splits them into 2 named zones.
Does New Zealand use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, September 26, 2027.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Wellington, is 18 hours ahead of New York in January and 16 hours ahead of New York in July.
What time is it in the capital of New Zealand?
The capital, Wellington, uses Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13 right now). The live clock for Wellington is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.