Current Time in New Zealand
New Zealand uses New Zealand Time. Current offset: UTC+12 (winter) / UTC+13 (summer). Daylight saving time applies.
About the Timezone in New Zealand
New Zealand, with its capital in Wellington, is located in the Oceania region. The country observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT), with an offset of UTC+12 (winter) / UTC+13 (summer). Daylight saving time is observed, shifting clocks forward by one hour during the summer months. Major cities include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga. New Zealand is 2 hours ahead of Sydney standard time. New Zealand shares NZST with Fiji standard time; same as Fiji DST during NZDT. New Zealand is 1 hour behind Tonga in winter; same time in summer.
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New Zealand Timezone Details
- Country
- New Zealand
- Capital
- Wellington
- Timezone
- New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT)
- IANA Name
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC Offset
- UTC+12 (winter) / UTC+13 (summer)
- Daylight Saving
- Yes
- Region
- Oceania
- Major Cities
- Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga
Time Differences
- vs Australia (AEST) (UTC+10/+11)
- New Zealand is 2 hours ahead of Sydney standard time.
- vs Fiji (FJT) (UTC+12/+13)
- New Zealand shares NZST with Fiji standard time; same as Fiji DST during NZDT.
- vs Tonga (TOT) (UTC+13)
- New Zealand is 1 hour behind Tonga in winter; same time in summer.
Frequently asked questions
Does New Zealand have daylight saving time?
Yes. New Zealand observes NZDT (UTC+13) from the last Sunday of September to the first Sunday of April. The Chatham Islands are 45 minutes ahead of the mainland.
What timezone is Auckland in?
Auckland uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and NZDT (UTC+13) in summer. New Zealand is one of the first countries to see each new day.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and the US?
New Zealand is 17 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) in winter and 18 hours ahead in summer.