Current time in New Zealand
· week 43 · day 295/365
- Time zones
- 2
- Capital zone
- NZDT
- UTC now
- UTC+13 … +13:45
- Next change
- Calling code
- +64
- Population
- 4,885,500
- Area
- 268,680 km²
Time difference with your location
New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
New Zealand time now
Time zones in New Zealand
New Zealand has 2 time zones, from UTC+13 to UTC+13:45. The capital, Wellington, is on New Zealand Time (NZDT, UTC+13). 2 of the 2 zones change clocks for daylight saving time.
| Time zone | Time now | Next change | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZDTNew Zealand Time | UTC+13 | UTC+12 | Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington47 cities |
| CHASTChatham Time | UTC+13:45 | UTC+12:45 | — |
One row per time-zone behaviour (same offsets in January and July); IANA sub-zones are merged.
Time by state and region in New Zealand
17 states and regions, each with the time of its most populous city. * = the region spans more than one time zone.
| State / region | Time zone | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | NZDT | |
| Bay of Plenty | NZDT | |
| Canterbury | NZDT | |
| Chatham Islands | NZDT | |
| Gisborne | NZDT | |
| Hawke's Bay Region | NZDT | |
| Manawatu-Wanganui | NZDT | |
| Marlborough | NZDT | |
| Nelson Region | NZDT |
| State / region | Time zone | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northland | NZDT | |
| Otago | NZDT | |
| Southland | NZDT | |
| Taranaki Region | NZDT | |
| Tasman District | NZDT | |
| Waikato Region | NZDT | |
| Wellington Region | NZDT | |
| West Coast | NZDT |
Major cities in New Zealand
The 24 most populous cities, with boroughs and urban districts merged into their city.
| Location | Time zone | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | NZDT | |
| Christchurch | NZDT | |
| Wellington | NZDT | |
| Hamilton | NZDT | |
| Tauranga | NZDT | |
| Dunedin | NZDT | |
| Palmerston North | NZDT | |
| New Plymouth | NZDT | |
| Hastings | NZDT | |
| Napier City | NZDT | |
| Rotorua | NZDT | |
| Invercargill | NZDT |
Time difference with world cities · New Zealand
Current local times, including each location’s current daylight saving offset.
| Location | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | ☀PDT | −20h |
| Mexico City | ☀CST | −19h |
| Washington D.C. | ☀EDT | −17h |
| London | ☀BST | −12h |
| Abuja | ☀WAT | −12h |
| Dublin | ☀IST | −12h |
| Berlin | ☀CEST | −11h |
| Madrid | ☀CEST | −11h |
| Rome | ☀CEST | −11h |
| Paris | ☀CEST | −11h |
| Jerusalem | ☀IDT | −10h |
| Riyadh | ☀AST | −10h |
| Ankara | ☀TRT | −10h |
| Dubai | ☀GST | −9h |
| New Delhi | ☀IST | −7h30m |
| Hanoi | ☀ICT | −6h |
| Bangkok | ☀ICT | −6h |
| Manila | ☀PHT | −5h |
| Beijing | ☀CST | −5h |
| Tokyo | ☀JST | −4h |
| Seoul | ☀KST | −4h |
| Canberra | ☀AEDT | −2h |
| Sydney | ☀AEDT | −2h |
| Wellington | ☀NZDT | same time |
New Zealand at a glance
- Capital
- Wellington
- Area
- 268,680 km²
- Population
- 4,885,500
- Continent
- Oceania
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Calling code
- +64
- Internet domain
- .nz
- Spoken languages
- English, Māori
- Postal code format
- ##### = digit
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does New Zealand have?
New Zealand has 2 time zones: NZDT (UTC+13) and CHAST (UTC+13:45).
Which time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is on New Zealand Time (NZDT), currently UTC+13.
Does New Zealand observe daylight saving time?
Yes, all 2 time zones change clocks. Next change: Apr 4, 2027 on New Zealand Time, UTC+13 → UTC+12.
Which states and regions use New Zealand Time?
17 states and regions are on New Zealand Time (NZDT, UTC+13), judged by their largest city: Auckland, Wellington Region, Canterbury, Waikato Region, Bay of Plenty, Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawke's Bay Region, Otago, and 9 more.
What is the calling code and currency of New Zealand?
The international calling code of New Zealand is +64 and its currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Its internet domain is .nz.