Current local time in Palmerston North, New Zealand
NZDT · UTC+13:00 · New Zealand Daylight Time
About Palmerston North
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand uses the New Zealand Daylight Time time zone (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+13:00. Population: about 75,996.
| Country: | New Zealand |
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| State / region: | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Coordinates: | 40°21′S / 175°37′E |
| Population: | 75,996 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Languages: | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| Country calling code: | +64 |
Time zone in Palmerston North
| 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
Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North today
| Sunrise: | 06:20 |
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| Sunset: | 19:43 |
| Solar noon: | 13:02 |
| Day length: | 13h 22m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:52 – 20:11 |
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 Palmerston North
- London+12 hPalmerston North is 12 hours ahead of London
- New York+17 hPalmerston North is 17 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+12 hPalmerston North is 12 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Palmerston North time
What time zone is Palmerston North in?
Palmerston North uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland (New Zealand Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+13:00.
Does Palmerston North observe daylight saving time?
Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North and London?
Right now Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North and New York?
Right now Palmerston North 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.