Current Time in Christchurch, New Zealand
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
NZSTUTC+12
Christchurch time zone
Time Zone
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
IANA: Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
UTC+12
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Sep 27, 2026
Coordinates
43.53° S, 172.63° E
Sunrise
6:23 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch to New York | -16 hours | |
| Christchurch to London | -11 hours | |
| Christchurch to Dubai | -8 hours | |
| Christchurch to New Delhi | -6 hours 30 minutes | |
| Christchurch to Tokyo | -3 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Christchurch. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Christchurch
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch is on New Zealand Time (IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland). It uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) as standard time and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) during daylight saving time.
Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Christchurch is in the southern hemisphere, so in 2026 daylight saving time ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM, and starts again on Sunday, September 27, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 16 hours behind Christchurch. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Christchurch?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 6:23 PM local time, giving 12 hours of daylight.
Is all of New Zealand on the same time as Christchurch?
No. New Zealand has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Christchurch follows New Zealand Time.