What Time Is It in New Zealand?
See what time it is in New Zealand right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
New Zealand uses a single time zone, Pacific/Auckland. Standard time is UTC+12 (NZST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC+13 (NZDT). Next changes: clocks go back on April 5, 2027; clocks go forward on September 27, 2027. New Zealand is normally 11 hours ahead of London. The difference is 12 hours ahead or 13 hours ahead for about 6 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand: standard time is UTC+12 (NZST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC+13 (NZDT).
Does New Zealand have daylight saving time?
Yes. New Zealand sets the clocks forward in spring and back in autumn. Next changes: clocks go back on April 5, 2027; clocks go forward on September 27, 2027.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and London?
New Zealand is normally 11 hours ahead of London. The difference is 12 hours ahead or 13 hours ahead for about 6 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.