Current Time in New Zealand
New Zealand uses Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across New Zealand below.
Time across New Zealand
2 cities trackedNew Zealand is in a single time zone — Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | --:-- | Pacific/Auckland · +12:00AKL |
| WellingtonCapital | --:-- | Pacific/Auckland · +12:00WLG |
Public Holidays in New Zealand
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 2 | Day after New Year | — | public |
| Feb 6 | Waitangi Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| Apr 25 | Anzac Day | — | public |
| Jun 3 | King's Birthday | — | public |
| Jun 28 | Matariki | — | public |
| Oct 28 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
Auckland vs the World
Current time difference between Auckland, New Zealand and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Auckland |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 16h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 11h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 8h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | 6h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | 4h ahead of |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | 3h ahead of |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | UTC+10 | 2h ahead of |
Business Hours in Auckland (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Auckland, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Auckland | 5:00 PM in Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| London | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Dubai | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 2:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Singapore | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Sydney | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand uses Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in New Zealand right now?
The current time in Auckland is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does New Zealand observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — New Zealand moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Pacific/Auckland).
How many time zones does New Zealand have?
New Zealand has 1 time zone (Pacific/Auckland).
What is New Zealand's UTC / GMT offset?
New Zealand is in Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00), and switches between UTC+12:00 in winter and UTC+13:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout New Zealand?
Yes — the whole of New Zealand shares one time zone (Pacific/Auckland, UTC+12:00).
What is the time difference between New Zealand and India?
New Zealand (UTC+12:00) is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.