Time Now in Gisborne, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Gisborne ranks
#70 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 38.65° S, 178° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #22 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Gisborne
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 10m 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
Gisborne 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 Gisborne, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gisborne
Daylight Hours in Gisborne
Gisborne gets 9h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gisborne is at 07:22 and sunset in Gisborne is at 17:05.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 27m near the June solstice to 14h 52m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Gisborne
What is the current local time in Gisborne?
The live local time in Gisborne is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gisborne currently observes NZST, with a standard offset of UTC+12:00.
What time zone is Gisborne in?
Gisborne uses the NZST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+12:00.
Does Gisborne observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Gisborne switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Gisborne's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gisborne.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 05:45 | 07:22 | 12:14 | 14:46 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:45 | 07:22 | 12:14 | 14:47 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:45 | 07:21 | 12:14 | 14:47 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:44 | 07:20 | 12:14 | 14:48 | 17:07 | 18:37 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:44 | 07:20 | 12:14 | 14:49 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:43 | 07:19 | 12:14 | 14:49 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:43 | 07:18 | 12:14 | 14:50 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gisborne
Sunrise
in Gisborne
↑
7:22 AM
Sunset
in Gisborne
↓
5:05 PM
Day Length
9h 43m
Dawn
in Gisborne
6:52 AM
Dusk
in Gisborne
5:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gisborne
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:07
Distances & Clock Changes in Gisborne
How Far Is Gisborne From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,451 km | W (274deg) |
| Singapore | 8,737 km | W (281deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,156 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,488 km | WNW (304deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,413 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,683 km | SE (138deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,606 km | W (276deg) |
| New York | 14,030 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gisborne?
Gisborne next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Gisborne's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gisborne and you would surface near Peñas de San Pedro, Spain, about 9 km from the antipodal point at 38.6deg N, 2.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gisborne
What time is it in Gisborne right now?
The current local time in Gisborne is 13:21 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Gisborne follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Gisborne in?
Gisborne 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 Gisborne?
Is Gisborne on daylight saving time right now?
No — Gisborne is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gisborne today?
Today in Gisborne: sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset is at 17:05, giving 9h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gisborne tonight?
The moon phase over Gisborne tonight is Waxing Crescent with 4.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Gisborne?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gisborne, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.