Current Time in Palmerston North, New Zealand

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

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NZST UTC+12 Sunday, July 26, 2026

15:50:25

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It is 3:50 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Palmerston North currently observes New Zealand Standard Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12). Clocks in Palmerston North move forward 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

About

About Palmerston North

Palmerston North is a city in New Zealand. Palmerston North 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 PMR.

Daylight today

Sunrise and sunset in Palmerston North

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↑ Sunrise 7:29 AM 9 hours 49 minutes of daylight Sunset 5:18 PM ↓

Time differences

Palmerston North vs major cities right now

Shanghai China −4h 11:50 AM → Beijing China −4h 11:50 AM → Istanbul Turkey −9h 6:50 AM → Lagos Nigeria −11h 4:50 AM → Mumbai India −6:30 9:20 AM → Sao Paulo Brazil −15h 12:50 AM → Mexico City Mexico −18h 9:50 PM → Delhi India −6:30 9:20 AM →

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

Palmerston North 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

-40.36, 175.61

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

Convert Palmerston North time

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Convert to Palmerston North time

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More cities in New Zealand

Auckland Christchurch Wellington Manukau City North Shore Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Palmerston North in?

Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North?

It is currently 3:50 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Does Palmerston North observe daylight saving time?

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

When is sunrise and sunset in Palmerston North today?

Sunrise today is at 7:29 AM and sunset at 5:18 PM — 9 hours 49 minutes of daylight.

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