Current Time 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
Christchurch is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Christchurch, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Christchurch
Christchurch gets 8h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Christchurch is at 08:00 and sunset in Christchurch is at 16:58.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 56m near the June solstice to 15h 25m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Christchurch and Major Cities
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Best Time to Call Christchurch
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Cities Sharing Christchurch's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Christchurch.
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Prayer Times in Christchurch
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 06:13 | 08:00 | 12:29 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 06:14 | 08:00 | 12:29 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 06:14 | 08:01 | 12:30 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 06:14 | 08:01 | 12:30 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 06:15 | 08:01 | 12:30 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 06:15 | 08:02 | 12:30 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 06:15 | 08:02 | 12:30 | 14:41 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Christchurch
Sunrise
in Christchurch
↑
8:00 AM
Sunset
in Christchurch
↓
4:58 PM
Day Length
8h 57m
Dawn
in Christchurch
7:27 AM
Dusk
in Christchurch
5:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Christchurch
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 06:56
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:28
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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 02:37 on Sunday, June 14, 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?
Christchurch is UTC+12:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Christchurch local time, shift the clock 12:00 hours forward.
Is Christchurch on daylight saving time right now?
No — Christchurch is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Christchurch today?
Today in Christchurch: sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset is at 16:58, giving 8h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Christchurch tonight?
The moon phase over Christchurch tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.7% 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.