Time Now in Nelson, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Nelson ranks
#1 for first into the new day · #24 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 41.27° S, 173.28° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #17 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Nelson Region
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 25m 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 Nelson runs on a UTC+12:00 offset (Pacific/Auckland). The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Nelson sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 11 m, Nelson is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Sydney, is a distant 2105 km away. Nelson is a significant city in New Zealand, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Nelson gets 11h 33m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:37 and sunset at 18:10.
Time & Daylight in Nelson
Daylight Hours in Nelson
Nelson gets 11h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nelson is at 06:37 and sunset in Nelson is at 18:10.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 11m near the June solstice to 15h 09m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Nelson and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nelson right now.
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Cities Sharing Nelson's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nelson.
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Prayer Times in Nelson
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 10 Sep ● | 05:03 | 06:38 | 12:24 | 15:37 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 05:01 | 06:36 | 12:23 | 15:38 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 05:00 | 06:34 | 12:23 | 15:38 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 04:58 | 06:32 | 12:23 | 15:39 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:56 | 06:31 | 12:22 | 15:39 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:54 | 06:29 | 12:22 | 15:40 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:53 | 06:27 | 12:22 | 15:40 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nelson
Sunrise
in Nelson
↑
6:37 AM
Sunset
in Nelson
↓
6:10 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Dawn
in Nelson
6:09 AM
Dusk
in Nelson
6:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nelson
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:25
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:04
Distances & Clock Changes in Nelson
How Far Is Nelson From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,105 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Singapore | 8,410 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,218 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,328 km | NW (307deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,908 km | NE (51deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,716 km | SE (142deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,244 km | W (278deg) |
| Dubai | 14,109 km | W (273deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Nelson?
Nelson next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Nelson's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nelson and you would surface near Mogadouro, Portugal, about 8 km from the antipodal point at 41.3deg N, 6.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson
What time is it in Nelson right now?
The current local time in Nelson is 08:43 on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Nelson follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Nelson in?
Clocks in Nelson follow the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone (UTC+12:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Nelson?
Is Nelson on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nelson is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nelson today?
Today in Nelson: sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset is at 18:10, giving 11h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nelson tonight?
Tonight the moon over Nelson is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 2.1%.
What is solar time in Nelson?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nelson, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.