One clock for the whole country: it reads UTC+12 until Sunday, April 4, 2027, then returns to UTC+11.
Norfolk Island at a glance
| Capital | Kingston |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+12 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | In effect until Apr 4, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027 |
Which time zone Norfolk Island uses
The whole of Norfolk Island follows one IANA time zone: Pacific/Norfolk.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Norfolk | --:-- | UTC+12 | Observed | Kingston |
Daylight saving time in Norfolk Island
Daylight saving time is in effect across Norfolk Island until Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back 1 hour.
Clock changes in Norfolk Island, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+11 |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+12 |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+11 |
| Sunday, October 3, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+12 |
Current time in cities in Norfolk Island
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | --:-- | Pacific/Norfolk |
Time in Norfolk Island compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Norfolk Island, it is 4:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 8:00 AM in Sydney and 1:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 15 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 20 h behind | 20 h behind | 18 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 10 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 9 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 6 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| UTC | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind |
Daylight across Norfolk Island
Days in Kingston last between 10 hours 17 minutes and 14 hours over the year.
Same clock as Norfolk Island right now
These countries read the same time as Norfolk Island today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
Tools for time in Norfolk Island
- Convert a time to or from Norfolk Island: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kingston to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Norfolk Island 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 Norfolk Island have?
One: Pacific/Norfolk, at UTC+11 in standard time and UTC+12 during daylight saving time.
Does Norfolk Island use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 3, 2027.
What is the time difference between Norfolk Island and New York?
Norfolk Island is 17 hours ahead of New York in January and 15 hours ahead of New York in July, because the two are on daylight saving time at opposite times of the year.
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.