Local time
--:-- NZDT
Christchurch summer time (DST) in 2026
| Daylight saving time 2026 in Christchurch ends at 3:00 AM on Sunday, April 05 | Set your clock back 1 hour |
| It starts again at 2:00 AM on Sunday, September 27 | Set your clock forward 1 hour |
Christchurch time zone
NZST - New Zealand Standard Time
NZDT - New Zealand Daylight Time when daylight saving time is being observed (from January, 1 to early April, from late September to the end of the year)
NZDT - New Zealand Daylight Time when daylight saving time is being observed (from January, 1 to early April, from late September to the end of the year)
Time difference to GMT/UTC
| Standard time zone: | UTC/GMT +12 hours |
|---|---|
| Daylight saving time: | +1 hour |
| Current time zone offset: | UTC/GMT +13 hours |
| Time zone abbreviation: | NZDT |
Airports
| Airport | IATA | ICAO | Distance to Christchurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | NZCH | 9 km |
Location
| Latitude: | 43° 32' South |
|---|---|
| Longitude: | 172° 38' East |
| Population: | 363926 |
Time at locations near Christchurch time zone : Auckland, Wellington