New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)
NZDT is UTC+13. Current New Zealand Time and when NZDT applies.
New Zealand Time now
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
NZSTUTC+12
New Zealand Time is on NZST right now, not NZDT
Exact NZDT (UTC+13) time now: --:--:--
About NZDT
- Full Name
- New Zealand Daylight Time
- Abbreviation
- NZDT
- UTC Offset
- UTC+13
- New Zealand Time is on
- Standard Time (NZST)
- Daylight Saving Time
- New Zealand Time: Starts Sep 27, 2026 · switches between NZST and NZDT
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is UTC+13, used from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. During the southern winter New Zealand uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12).
Where NZDT is used
Switches between NZST and NZDT
- New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch)The Chatham Islands use their own offset, 45 minutes ahead.
Major Cities in New Zealand Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
NZDT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| NZDT to NZST | -1 hour | Same region |
| NZDT to AEDT | -2 hours | -2 hours |
| NZDT to AEST | -3 hours | -2 hours |
| NZDT to UTC | -13 hours | -12 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
NZDT FAQs
What is NZDT?
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is UTC+13, used from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. During the southern winter New Zealand uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12).
What is the UTC offset of NZDT?
NZDT is always UTC+13. When New Zealand Time is not on daylight saving time, it uses NZST (UTC+12) instead.
Is it NZDT or NZST right now?
New Zealand Time is on NZST right now, not NZDT. NZST is UTC+12, 1 hour behind NZDT (UTC+13). New Zealand Time switches to NZDT on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM.
When does New Zealand Time switch between NZST and NZDT?
In 2026, New Zealand Time leaves daylight saving time on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM and returns to NZDT on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM.
Is NZDT used all year anywhere?
No major region uses NZDT all year. It is only in effect during daylight saving time; the rest of the year the same places use NZST.