Current time in Christchurch, New Zealand
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland (NZDT) |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+13 |
| Clock changes | 2 in 2026, 2 in 2027 |
| Next change | Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027 at 03:00 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Population | 419,200 |
| Coordinates | 43.53°S, 172.63°E |
| Sun and moon | Sunrise, sunset and moon phase |
Clock changes in 2026 and 2027
- Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 03:00: Clocks go back 1 hour (UTC+13 → UTC+12)
- Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 02:00: Clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC+12 → UTC+13)
- Sunday, 4 April 2027 at 03:00: Clocks go back 1 hour (UTC+13 → UTC+12)
- Sunday, 26 September 2027 at 02:00: Clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC+12 → UTC+13)