Current time in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Time zone
- New Zealand Daylight Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+13
- Daylight saving
- Clocks back Apr 4, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 5:58 AM · 8:28 PM
- IANA zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates
- 43.53° S, 172.64° E
Time difference from Christchurch
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Christchurch is 13 hours ahead | 12:32 AM |
| London | Christchurch is 13 hours ahead | 12:32 AM |
| New York | Christchurch is 18 hours ahead | 7:32 PM |
| Los Angeles | Christchurch is 21 hours ahead | 4:32 PM |
| Dubai | Christchurch is 9 hours ahead | 4:32 AM |
| Manila | Christchurch is 5 hours ahead | 8:32 AM |
| Tokyo | Christchurch is 4 hours ahead | 9:32 AM |
| Sydney | Christchurch is 2 hours ahead | 11:32 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 Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Christchurch at 5:58 AM and sets at 8:28 PM, giving 14 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Christchurch?
Most offices in Christchurch open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Christchurch
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Christmas Day, Fri, Dec 25
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in New Zealand
- Auckland 1:32 PM
- Wellington 1:32 PM
- Queenstown 1:32 PM
- Chatham 2:17 PM
Other places on UTC+13 right now
- Auckland 1:32 PM
- Wellington 1:32 PM
- Queenstown 1:32 PM
- Apia 1:32 PM
- Fakaofo 1:32 PM
- Kanton 1:32 PM
- McMurdo 1:32 PM
- Tongatapu 1:32 PM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:32 AM
- New York 7:32 PM
- Tokyo 9:32 AM
- Los Angeles 4:32 PM
- Paris 1:32 AM
- Dubai 4:32 AM
- Manila 8:32 AM
- Sydney 11:32 AM
- Chicago 6:32 PM
- Seoul 9:32 AM
- Toronto 7:32 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:32 PM
- Beijing 8:32 AM
- Berlin 1:32 AM
- San Francisco 4:32 PM
- Shanghai 8:32 AM
- Bangkok 7:32 AM
- Delhi 6:02 AM
- Moscow 3:32 AM
- Mumbai 6:02 AM
- Rome 1:32 AM
- Amsterdam 1:32 AM
- Istanbul 3:32 AM
- Las Vegas 4:32 PM