What Timezone is New Zealand In?

The flag of New Zealand has a dark blue field with the flag of the United Kingdom โ€” the Union Jack โ€” in the canton and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of four five-pointed white-edged red stars, on the fly side of the field.
Main timezone of New Zealand UTC+12:00

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Current time in New Zealand (UTC+12:00): โ€”
Standard time shown โ€” daylight saving may apply at certain times of year.

New Zealand spans 5 timezones โ€” largely because of its overseas territories and outlying regions: UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC+12:00, UTC+12:45, UTC+13:00.

When it is 12:00 noon UTC, the time in New Zealand (UTC+12:00) is 00:00. Counting down to a trip? Try a countdown timer set to local New Zealand time.

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New Zealand time โ€” FAQ

What timezone is New Zealand in?

The main timezone of New Zealand is UTC+12:00.

How many timezones does New Zealand have?

New Zealand spans 5 timezones.

What time is it in New Zealand when it is noon UTC?

When it is 12:00 UTC, the time in New Zealand (UTC+12:00) is 00:00.

What other countries share New Zealand's timezone?

Countries in the same UTC+12:00 timezone as New Zealand include Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Tuvalu. Note that daylight saving rules can differ, so the exact local time may not always match.

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