What time is it in Nelson, New Zealand?

14:27:16

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sun: ↑ 06:30 ↓ 19:53 (13 h 22 m)

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Time Zone

New Zealand Standard Time

UTC Offset

UTC+13:00

DST Status

Active

Abbreviation

NZDT

Sunrise

6:30:27 AM

Sunset

7:53:00 PM

Day Length

13 h 22 m

Population

54,400

Latitude

41.2708° S

Longitude

173.284° E

Coordinates

41.2708° S, 173.284° E

Time difference from Nelson

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 Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson, New Zealand follows New Zealand Standard Time (UTCUTC+13:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Nelson, New Zealand lines up with other places in New Zealand. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.

Other Cities in New Zealand

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Nelson?

The current local time in Nelson, New Zealand is 2:27:16 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

What time zone is Nelson in?

Nelson uses the New Zealand Standard Time time zone (UTC+13:00). Active.

What is the UTC offset for Nelson?

Nelson is UTC+13:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What are the coordinates of Nelson?

Nelson is located at 41.2708° S, 173.284° E (latitude 41.2708° S, longitude 173.284° E).