Current Time in Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch currently observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12).

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NZST UTC+12 Tuesday, July 21, 2026

23:06:59

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It is 11:06 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch currently observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12). Clocks in Christchurch move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

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About Christchurch

Christchurch is a city in New Zealand. Christchurch is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12). It shares this time zone with Auckland and Wellington. Its main airport uses the IATA code CHC.

Daylight today

Sunrise and sunset in Christchurch

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↑ Sunrise 7:54 AM 9 hours 23 minutes of daylight Sunset 5:17 PM ↓

Time differences

Christchurch vs major cities right now

Shanghai China −4h 7:06 PM → Beijing China −4h 7:06 PM → Istanbul Turkey −9h 2:06 PM → Lagos Nigeria −11h 12:06 PM → Mumbai India −6:30 4:36 PM → Sao Paulo Brazil −15h 8:06 AM → Mexico City Mexico −18h 5:06 AM → Delhi India −6:30 4:36 PM →

Differences update automatically when either side starts or ends daylight saving time. Tap a row for the full conversion page with a 24-hour table.

Reference

Christchurch time zone details

Time zone

Pacific/Auckland

Zone name

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT)

UTC offset now

UTC+12

Daylight saving

Yes — currently on standard time

Business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in UTC

Coordinates

-43.53, 172.63

Clocks in Christchurch move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

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More cities in New Zealand

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Christchurch in?

Christchurch is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone and observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT). The current UTC offset is UTC+12.

What is the current time in Christchurch?

It is currently 11:06 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time?

Clocks in Christchurch move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

When is sunrise and sunset in Christchurch today?

Sunrise today is at 7:54 AM and sunset at 5:17 PM — 9 hours 23 minutes of daylight.

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