New Zealand Current Time & Time Zone Map & Time Zone
Live time zones for all New Zealand regions and territories
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Wellington Time
UTC+13:00 (NZDT)
12:42:01
Monday, October 20, 2025
Example city: Wellington
Chatham Islands Time
UTC+13:45 (CHADT)
13:27:01
Monday, October 20, 2025
Example city: Chatham Islands
1. How Many Time Zones Does New Zealand Have?
New Zealand uses 2 time zones: NZST/NZDT for the mainland (Aotearoa) and CHAST/CHADT for the Chatham Islands. The Chathams are 45 minutes ahead of the mainland.
2. New Zealand Time Zones (Map Reference)
New Zealand Standard/Daylight Time (NZST/NZDT)
Standard: UTC+12:00; DST: UTC+13:00 — North & South Islands (e.g., Wellington, Auckland).
Chatham Islands Standard/Daylight Time (CHAST/CHADT)
Standard: UTC+12:45; DST: UTC+13:45 — Chatham Islands.
3. Daylight Saving Time schedule (New Zealand)
Begins on the last Sunday in September at 2:00 a.m. local standard time (clocks move forward to 3:00 a.m.).
Ends on the first Sunday in April at 3:00 a.m. local daylight time (clocks move back to 2:00 a.m.).
4. History of New Zealand Time Zones
New Zealand adopted standard time early in the 19th century (one of the first worldwide). The unique 45‑minute offset for the Chatham Islands reflects local solar time. DST rules have been adjusted over time; current dates were set in the late 2000s.
5. Learn More About New Zealand Time Zones
New Zealand Current Time & Time Zone Map & Time Zone
Live time zones for all New Zealand regions and territories
Wellington Time
UTC+13:00 (NZDT)
12:42:01
Monday, October 20, 2025
Example city: Wellington
Chatham Islands Time
UTC+13:45 (CHADT)
13:27:01
Monday, October 20, 2025
Example city: Chatham Islands
1. How Many Time Zones Does New Zealand Have?
New Zealand uses 2 time zones: NZST/NZDT for the mainland (Aotearoa) and CHAST/CHADT for the Chatham Islands. The Chathams are 45 minutes ahead of the mainland.
2. New Zealand Time Zones (Map Reference)
New Zealand Standard/Daylight Time (NZST/NZDT)
Standard: UTC+12:00; DST: UTC+13:00 — North & South Islands (e.g., Wellington, Auckland).
Chatham Islands Standard/Daylight Time (CHAST/CHADT)
Standard: UTC+12:45; DST: UTC+13:45 — Chatham Islands.
3. Daylight Saving Time schedule (New Zealand)
Begins on the last Sunday in September at 2:00 a.m. local standard time (clocks move forward to 3:00 a.m.).
Ends on the first Sunday in April at 3:00 a.m. local daylight time (clocks move back to 2:00 a.m.).
4. History of New Zealand Time Zones
New Zealand adopted standard time early in the 19th century (one of the first worldwide). The unique 45‑minute offset for the Chatham Islands reflects local solar time. DST rules have been adjusted over time; current dates were set in the late 2000s.