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What time is it in Christchurch right now?

03:05 AM
Thu, Oct 8
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
UTC+12
Coordinates
-43.53, 172.64
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About the Christchurch timezone

The current time in Christchurch, New Zealand is 03:05 AM (UTC+13). Christchurch observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12).

Christchurch is located in New Zealand at 43.53°S, 172.64°E. View Christchurch on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Christchurch

Sunrise
6:50 AM
Solar noon
1:16 PM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Day length
12h 52m

On Friday, October 9, Christchurch sees 12h 52m of daylight. The sun rises at 6:50 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:16 PM, and sets at 7:42 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Christchurch

Christchurch observes daylight saving time. In 2027, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, April 4, 2027 — clocks fall back at 2:00 AM local time (UTC+13 → UTC+12).
  • Sunday, September 26, 2027 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+12 → UTC+13).

During DST, business hours in Christchurch shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Christchurch, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Christchurch from around the world

Time difference between Christchurch and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 11am–5pm in Christchurch corresponds to 9am–3pm in Sydney.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Sydney2 hours ahead11am–5pm (Christchurch) = 9am–3pm (Sydney)
Tokyo4 hours ahead1pm–5pm (Christchurch) = 9am–1pm (Tokyo)
Singapore5 hours ahead2pm–5pm (Christchurch) = 9am–12pm (Singapore)
Dubai9 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
Berlin11 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
London12 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
New York17 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
Los Angeles20 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Christchurch

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Christchurch and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
WellingtonNew Zealand305 kmsame time
AucklandNew Zealand765 kmsame time
SydneyAustralia2,138 km2 hours behind
MelbourneAustralia2,406 km2 hours behind
NoumeaNew Caledonia2,433 km2 hours behind
BrisbaneAustralia2,506 km3 hours behind

Other cities in UTC+12

🇳🇿Auckland🇳🇿Wellington🇫🇯Fiji

Compare Christchurch with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Christchurch right now?
The current time in Christchurch, New Zealand can be seen at the top of this page. Christchurch observes the Pacific/Auckland timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+12.
What timezone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch, New Zealand is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Christchurch?
Christchurch has a standard UTC offset of UTC+12.
Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Christchurch observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Christchurch in 2026?
In 2026, Christchurch springs forward on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Christchurch in 2026?
In 2026, Christchurch falls back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time.