Current Time in Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch is on New Zealand Daylight Time – NZDT (UTC+13) right now. It switches to NZST (UTC+12) on 4 Apr 2027.
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Time zone of Christchurch
| Time zone | New Zealand Daylight Time |
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| Abbreviation | NZDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+13 |
| IANA time zone id | Pacific/Auckland |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+12 in winter, UTC+13 in summer |
Time difference between Christchurch and other cities
Daylight saving time in Christchurch
2026
- 5 April 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
- 27 September 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13).
2027
- 4 April 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
- 26 September 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13).
Christchurch time FAQ
What time is it in Christchurch right now?
Christchurch is on NZDT (UTC+13). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Christchurch, updated every second.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch is in New Zealand Daylight Time, abbreviated NZDT, UTC+13. Its IANA time zone id is Pacific/Auckland.
Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and New York?
New York is 18 hours behind Christchurch.
Other cities in New Zealand
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.