Current Time in Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton currently observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12).
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About Hamilton
Hamilton is a city in New Zealand. Hamilton is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12). It shares this time zone with Auckland and Christchurch. Its main airport uses the IATA code HLZ.
Sunrise and sunset in Hamilton
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Hamilton time zone details
Clocks in Hamilton move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
It is currently 11:11 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Does Hamilton observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Hamilton move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Hamilton today?
Sunrise today is at 7:28 AM and sunset at 5:21 PM — 9 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
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