Current time in New Zealand
New Zealand keeps 2 different clocks.
In WellingtonNZDT
Difference from you
2 zones
The clocks of New Zealand
New Zealand Daylight Time
NZDTUTC+13
Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, Christchurch, Takapuna
Next changeSunday, 4 April 2027 at 03:00: clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 (NZDT → NZST).
Chatham Daylight Time
UTC+13:45UTC+13:45
Next changeSunday, 4 April 2027 at 03:45: clocks go back 1 hour to 02:45 (UTC+13:45 → UTC+12:45).
Observatory log
New Zealand, observed
- 01Time zones
2 time zones
Standard time from UTC+12 to UTC+12:45, described by 2 IANA time-zone IDs.
- 02Daylight saving
Clocks change twice a year
- 03Weekend
Saturday and Sunday
The usual days off in New Zealand; working hours are counted as 09:00–17:00 on the other days.
- 04Capital
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13)
- 05Difference from you
Live, between your device’s time zone and Wellington
33 places
Cities in New Zealand
More places (28)
Public holidays
Upcoming public holidays
- Monday, 26 October 2026Labour Dayin 12 days
- Friday, 25 December 2026Christmas Dayin 72 days
- Saturday, 26 December 2026Boxing Dayin 73 days
- Monday, 28 December 2026Boxing Day (observed)in 75 days
- Friday, 1 January 2027New Year's Dayin 79 days
Questions
Asked about New Zealand
How many time zones does New Zealand have?
New Zealand has 2 time zones, from UTC+12 to UTC+12:45 in standard time, described by 2 IANA time-zone IDs.
Does New Zealand observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change in Auckland is on Sunday, 4 April 2027 at 03:00: clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 (NZDT → NZST).
What is the time zone of New Zealand?
New Zealand has 2 different clocks. The capital, Wellington, uses New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13).