Time Now in Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Christchurch ranks
#7 for first into the new day · #15 for most southerly · #28 for clocks changing soonest · #81 for most remote.
Lat/Long: 43.53° S, 172.63° E
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Canterbury
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: NZST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZDT
Local time in Christchurch runs on a UTC+12:00 offset (Pacific/Auckland). The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 10 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 14 m, Christchurch is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Sydney, is a distant 2138 km away. As one of New Zealand's largest cities, Christchurch is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Christchurch sees 9h 38m between a 07:46 sunrise and a 17:25 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Christchurch
Daylight Hours in Christchurch
Christchurch gets 9h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Christchurch is at 07:46 and sunset in Christchurch is at 17:25.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 56m near the June solstice to 15h 25m near the December solstice.
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Cities Sharing Christchurch's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 29 Jul ● | 06:04 | 07:46 | 12:36 | 15:04 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 06:03 | 07:45 | 12:35 | 15:04 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 06:02 | 07:44 | 12:35 | 15:05 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:35 | 15:06 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 06:00 | 07:42 | 12:35 | 15:07 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 05:59 | 07:41 | 12:35 | 15:08 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 05:58 | 07:39 | 12:35 | 15:09 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Christchurch
Sunrise
in Christchurch
↑
7:46 AM
Sunset
in Christchurch
↓
5:25 PM
Day Length
9h 38m
Dawn
in Christchurch
7:15 AM
Dusk
in Christchurch
5:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Christchurch
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:50
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:05
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Distances & Clock Changes in Christchurch
How Far Is Christchurch From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,138 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Singapore | 8,426 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,418 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,438 km | NW (308deg) |
| Los Angeles | 11,106 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,548 km | SE (143deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,226 km | W (278deg) |
| Dubai | 14,066 km | W (272deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Christchurch?
Christchurch next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Christchurch's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Christchurch and you would surface near Foz, Spain, about 10 km from the antipodal point at 43.5deg N, 7.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Christchurch
What time is it in Christchurch right now?
The current local time in Christchurch is 09:04 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Christchurch follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch uses the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone (UTC+12:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Christchurch?
Right now Christchurch sits at UTC+12:00. Going from UTC to local time in Christchurch means moving the clock 12:00 hours forward.
Is Christchurch on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Christchurch is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Christchurch today?
In Christchurch today the sun rises at 07:46 and sets at 17:25, giving 9h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Christchurch tonight?
Over Christchurch tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 99.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Christchurch?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Christchurch, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.