Current Time in McMurdo Station, Antarctica 🇦🇶
Lat/Long: 77.85° S, 166.69° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Country: 🇦🇶 Antarctica (Antarctica)
IANA Timezone: Antarctica/McMurdo
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: NZST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Antarctica: NZST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Antarctica: NZDT
Time Difference Between McMurdo Station and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from McMurdo Station right now.
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Cities Sharing McMurdo Station's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
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Moon Phases & Times for McMurdo Station
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
24.9%
Next Moonrise
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Moon does not rise soon
Next Moonset
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Today, 09:17
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How Far Is McMurdo Station From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 4,948 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,533 km | SSE (149deg) |
| Singapore | 9,543 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,636 km | NW (311deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,169 km | W (270deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,754 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Dubai | 13,240 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Los Angeles | 13,362 km | ENE (68deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
McMurdo Station's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from McMurdo Station and you would surface in the open ocean, near 77.8deg N, 13.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about McMurdo Station
What time is it in McMurdo Station right now?
The current local time in McMurdo Station is 08:01 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. McMurdo Station follows the Antarctica/McMurdo time zone.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station uses the Antarctica/McMurdo 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 McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is UTC+12:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to McMurdo Station local time, shift the clock 12:00 hours forward.
Is McMurdo Station on daylight saving time right now?
No — McMurdo Station is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over McMurdo Station tonight?
The moon phase over McMurdo Station tonight is Waning Crescent with 24.9% illumination.
What is solar time in McMurdo Station?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In McMurdo Station, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.