Current Time in New Zealand
New Zealand Time (Wellington) — New Zealand spans 2 time zones.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
NZDTUTC+13
Time zones in New Zealand
New Zealand Time
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)
--:--UTC+13- Daylight saving
- In effect (NZDT)
- Cities
- Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Chatham Time
Chatham Daylight Time (UTC+13:45)
--:--UTC+13:45- Daylight saving
- In effect (UTC+13:45)
- Cities
- Chatham
Zones are grouped by behaviour: standard offset and daylight saving rules. Offsets: UTC+12, UTC+12:45. When the clocks change in every country.
Major cities in New Zealand
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand to New York | -18 hours | |
| New Zealand to London | -13 hours | |
| New Zealand to Dubai | -9 hours | |
| New Zealand to New Delhi | -7 hours 30 minutes | |
| New Zealand to Tokyo | -4 hours |
Based on New Zealand Time (Wellington). Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in New Zealand: FAQs
What time zone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand spans 2 time zones: New Zealand Time (UTC+12 / UTC+13 in daylight saving time) and Chatham Time (UTC+12:45 / UTC+13:45 in daylight saving time). The capital, Wellington, is on New Zealand Time.
Does New Zealand observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, New Zealand Time leaves daylight saving time on Sunday, April 5, 2026 and starts it again on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
How many time zones does New Zealand have?
2, counting zones that behave differently: New Zealand Time (UTC+12) and Chatham Time (UTC+12:45).
What is the time difference between New Zealand and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 18 hours behind New Zealand Time in New Zealand. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Wellington, the capital?
Wellington is on New Zealand Time, currently NZDT (UTC+13). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Wellington page.