Current local time in New Plymouth, New Zealand
NZDT · UTC+13:00 · New Zealand Daylight Time
About New Plymouth
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand uses the New Zealand Daylight Time time zone (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+13:00. Population: about 49,168.
| Country: | New Zealand |
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| State / region: | Taranaki |
| Coordinates: | 39°04′S / 174°05′E |
| Population: | 49,168 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Languages: | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| Country calling code: | +64 |
Time zone in New Plymouth
| 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
New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth today
| Sunrise: | 06:24 |
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| Sunset: | 19:51 |
| Solar noon: | 13:07 |
| Day length: | 13h 26m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:56 – 20:19 |
Calculated for 2026-10-25 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (NZDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from New Plymouth
- London+13 hNew Plymouth is 13 hours ahead of London
- New York+17 hNew Plymouth is 17 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+12 hNew Plymouth is 12 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about New Plymouth time
What time zone is New Plymouth in?
New Plymouth uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland (New Zealand Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+13:00.
Does New Plymouth observe daylight saving time?
New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth and London?
Right now New Plymouth is 13 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 New Plymouth and New York?
Right now New Plymouth 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.