Time in New Zealand
Capital · Wellington
2 time zones in New Zealand
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Auckland New Zealand Daylight Time |
UTC+13:00 | In effect | Wellington | |
| Pacific/Chatham Chatham Daylight Time |
UTC+13:45 | In effect | — |
About New Zealand
| Capital: | Wellington |
|---|---|
| Region: | Oceania · Australia and New Zealand |
| Population: | 5,324,700 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD, $) |
| Calling code: | +64 |
| Languages: | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| ISO codes: | NZ / NZL |
| Internet domain: | .nz |
Cities in New Zealand
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Manukau City
- Hamilton
- Dunedin
- Tauranga
- Lower Hutt
- Palmerston North
- Rotorua
- Hastings
- Nelson
- Napier
- Mangere
- Porirua
- Whangarei
- New Plymouth
- Invercargill
- Whanganui
- Upper Hutt
- Gisborne
- Ashburton
- Papakura
- Timaru
- Blenheim
- Paraparaumu
- Taupo
- Pukekohe East
- Masterton
- Levin
- Whakatane
- Cambridge
Public holidays in New Zealand 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 2 Jan — Day after New Year's Day
- 6 Feb — Waitangi Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 25 Apr — ANZAC Day
- 27 Apr — ANZAC Day (substitute day)
- 1 Jun — King's Birthday
Frequently asked questions about time in New Zealand
How many time zones does New Zealand have?
New Zealand has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 2 different UTC offsets (UTC+13:00, UTC+13:45). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does New Zealand use daylight saving time?
Yes — 2 of New Zealand’s 2 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand?
See the live clock on the Wellington time page. Wellington uses Pacific/Auckland.