Current Time in New Zealand

New Zealand uses NZST (UTC+12) and switches to NZDT (UTC+13) during daylight saving time in the southern hemisphere summer.

09:57:54
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+13 · NZDT · DST active

Daylight Saving Time in New Zealand

New Zealand observes NZDT (UTC+13) from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.

For detailed DST schedules and history, see DaylightSavingTime.info.

Major Cities in New Zealand

Auckland
09:57:54
UTC+13
Wellington
09:57:54
UTC+13
Christchurch
09:57:54
UTC+13

Time Difference from Auckland

Auckland → London (13h behind) Auckland → New York (17h behind) Auckland → Tokyo (4h behind) Auckland → Sydney (2h behind) Auckland → Dubai (9h behind)

Frequently Asked Questions

When does New Zealand change clocks?

Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April.

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