What time is it in Christchurch, New Zealand?
Friday, October 23, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:25 ↓ 20:02 (13 h 37 m)
Time Zone
New Zealand Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+13:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
NZDT
Sunrise
6:25:02 AM
Sunset
8:02:40 PM
Day Length
13 h 37 m
Population
419,200
Latitude
43.5333° S
Longitude
172.6333° E
Coordinates
43.5333° S, 172.6333° E
Time difference from Christchurch
| Los Angeles | − 20 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 18 hours |
| New York City | − 17 hours |
| Toronto | − 17 hours |
| São Paulo | − 16 hours |
| London | − 12 hours |
| Lagos | − 12 hours |
| Paris | − 11 hours |
| Johannesburg | − 11 hours |
| Zürich | − 11 hours |
| Cairo | − 10 hours |
| Istanbul | − 10 hours |
| Moscow | − 10 hours |
| Dubai | − 9 hours |
| Mumbai | − 8 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | − 5 hours |
| Singapore | − 5 hours |
| Shanghai | − 5 hours |
| Tokyo | − 4 hours |
| Sydney | − 2 hours |
Local time in Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand follows New Zealand Standard Time (UTCUTC+13:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Christchurch, New Zealand lines up with other places in New Zealand. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Christchurch?
The current local time in Christchurch, New Zealand is 8:25:38 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch uses the New Zealand Standard Time time zone (UTC+13:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Christchurch?
Christchurch is UTC+13:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Christchurch?
Christchurch is located at 43.5333° S, 172.6333° E (latitude 43.5333° S, longitude 172.6333° E).
