Time Now in Lower Hutt, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Lower Hutt ranks
#13 for first into the new day · #34 for clocks changing soonest · #35 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 41.22° S, 174.92° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Wellington Region
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 20m 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
Lower Hutt 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 Lower Hutt, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lower Hutt
Daylight Hours in Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt gets 9h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lower Hutt is at 07:41 and sunset in Lower Hutt is at 17:11.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 11m near the June solstice to 15h 09m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Lower Hutt
What is the current local time in Lower Hutt?
The live local time in Lower Hutt is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lower Hutt currently observes NZST, with a standard offset of UTC+12:00.
What time zone is Lower Hutt in?
Lower Hutt uses the NZST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+12:00.
Does Lower Hutt observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Lower Hutt switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Lower Hutt's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lower Hutt.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 06:01 | 07:41 | 12:26 | 14:51 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 06:00 | 07:41 | 12:26 | 14:52 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 06:00 | 07:40 | 12:26 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:59 | 07:40 | 12:26 | 14:53 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:59 | 07:39 | 12:26 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:58 | 07:38 | 12:26 | 14:55 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:58 | 07:37 | 12:26 | 14:56 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lower Hutt
Sunrise
in Lower Hutt
↑
7:41 AM
Sunset
in Lower Hutt
↓
5:11 PM
Day Length
9h 29m
Dawn
in Lower Hutt
7:10 AM
Dusk
in Lower Hutt
5:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lower Hutt
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:14
Distances & Clock Changes in Lower Hutt
How Far Is Lower Hutt From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,236 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Singapore | 8,542 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,276 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,435 km | NW (306deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,799 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,635 km | SE (141deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,379 km | W (277deg) |
| Dubai | 14,246 km | W (272deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Lower Hutt's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lower Hutt and you would surface near Fresno El Viejo, Spain, about 6 km from the antipodal point at 41.2deg N, 5.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Hutt
What time is it in Lower Hutt right now?
The current local time in Lower Hutt is 03:57 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Lower Hutt follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Lower Hutt in?
Lower Hutt 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 Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt is UTC+12:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Lower Hutt local time, shift the clock 12:00 hours forward.
Is Lower Hutt on daylight saving time right now?
No — Lower Hutt is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lower Hutt today?
Today in Lower Hutt: sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset is at 17:11, giving 9h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lower Hutt tonight?
The moon phase over Lower Hutt tonight is Waxing Crescent with 2.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Lower Hutt?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lower Hutt, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.