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Current time in Christchurch, New Zealand

5:10:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
 
Time zone
New Zealand Daylight Time
UTC offset
UTC+13
Daylight saving
Clocks back Apr 4, 2027
Sunrise · Sunset today
6:30 AM · 7:57 PM
IANA zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
43.53° S, 172.64° E
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Time difference from Christchurch

PlaceDifferenceTime now
UTCChristchurch is 13 hours ahead4:10 PM
LondonChristchurch is 12 hours ahead5:10 PM
New YorkChristchurch is 17 hours ahead12:10 PM
Los AngelesChristchurch is 20 hours ahead9:10 AM
DubaiChristchurch is 9 hours ahead8:10 PM
ManilaChristchurch is 5 hours ahead12:10 AM
TokyoChristchurch is 4 hours ahead1:10 AM
SydneyChristchurch is 2 hours ahead3:10 AM

Christchurch time zone: questions

What time zone is Christchurch in?

Christchurch, New Zealand uses New Zealand Daylight Time, which is UTC+13 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Pacific/Auckland.

Does Christchurch use daylight saving time?

Yes. Christchurch uses UTC+12 in standard time and UTC+13 during daylight saving time, and is currently on daylight saving (summer) time. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and UTC?

Christchurch is 13 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+13).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Christchurch today?

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Christchurch at 6:30 AM and sets at 7:57 PM, giving 13 hours 27 minutes of daylight.

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