Current local time in Christchurch, New Zealand
NZDT · UTC+13:00 · New Zealand Daylight Time
About Christchurch
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand uses the New Zealand Daylight Time time zone (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+13:00. Population: about 363,926.
| Country: | New Zealand |
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| State / region: | Canterbury |
| Coordinates: | 43°32′S / 172°38′E |
| Population: | 363,926 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Languages: | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| Country calling code: | +64 |
Time zone in Christchurch
| IANA time zone: | Pacific/Auckland |
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| Time zone name: | New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+13:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in New Zealand: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Christchurch is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+12:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 4 April 2027 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+12:00 (NZST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Christchurch today
| Sunrise: | 06:28 |
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| Sunset: | 20:00 |
| Solar noon: | 13:14 |
| Day length: | 13h 31m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:58 – 20:30 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (NZDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Christchurch
- London+12 hChristchurch is 12 hours ahead of London
- New York+17 hChristchurch is 17 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+12 hChristchurch is 12 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Christchurch time
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland (New Zealand Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+13:00.
Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time?
Christchurch is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+12:00.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and London?
Right now Christchurch is 12 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and New York?
Right now Christchurch is 17 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.