Current time in Christchurch
New Zealand
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Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC offset
GMT+12
Abbreviation
GMT+12
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Coordinates
-43.53, 172.64
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Christchurch
Christchurch uses Pacific/Auckland. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on September 27, 2026, when clocks go forward.
Time difference from Christchurch
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +16h |
| London · United Kingdom | +11h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +19h |
| Paris · France | +10h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | +8h |
| Mumbai · India | +6h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | +3h |
| Sydney · Australia | +2h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Christchurch
The longest day brings about 15h 25m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 56m.
Cities in the same time zone
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Christchurch in?
- Christchurch is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, currently UTC+12.
- Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Christchurch move between UTC+12 and UTC+13.
- What is the time difference between Christchurch and New York?
- Christchurch is 16h ahead of New York.