Time Now in New Plymouth, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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New Plymouth ranks
#15 for first into the new day · #57 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 39.07° S, 174.08° E
Elevation: 64 m above sea level
Population rank: #12 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Taranaki 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
New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in New Plymouth
Daylight Hours in New Plymouth
New Plymouth gets 9h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in New Plymouth is at 07:39 and sunset in New Plymouth is at 17:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the June solstice to 14h 55m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in New Plymouth
What is the current local time in New Plymouth?
The live local time in New Plymouth is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. New Plymouth currently observes NZST, with a standard offset of UTC+12:00.
What time zone is New Plymouth in?
New Plymouth uses the NZST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+12:00.
Does New Plymouth observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. New Plymouth switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing New Plymouth's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as New Plymouth.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 06:02 | 07:39 | 12:29 | 15:01 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 06:01 | 07:38 | 12:29 | 15:01 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 06:01 | 07:38 | 12:29 | 15:02 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 06:00 | 07:37 | 12:29 | 15:03 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 06:00 | 07:36 | 12:30 | 15:03 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:59 | 07:36 | 12:30 | 15:04 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:59 | 07:35 | 12:30 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for New Plymouth
Sunrise
in New Plymouth
↑
7:39 AM
Sunset
in New Plymouth
↓
5:20 PM
Day Length
9h 40m
Dawn
in New Plymouth
7:09 AM
Dusk
in New Plymouth
5:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for New Plymouth
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:23
Distances & Clock Changes in New Plymouth
How Far Is New Plymouth From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,119 km | W (279deg) |
| Singapore | 8,416 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,031 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,237 km | NW (306deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,701 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,866 km | SE (141deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,276 km | W (278deg) |
| Dubai | 14,163 km | W (274deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in New Plymouth?
New Plymouth next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
New Plymouth's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from New Plymouth and you would surface near Miajadas, Spain, about 9 km from the antipodal point at 39.1deg N, 5.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Plymouth
What time is it in New Plymouth right now?
The current local time in New Plymouth is 03:54 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. New Plymouth follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is New Plymouth in?
New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth?
New Plymouth is UTC+12:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to New Plymouth local time, shift the clock 12:00 hours forward.
Is New Plymouth on daylight saving time right now?
No — New Plymouth is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Plymouth today?
Today in New Plymouth: sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset is at 17:20, giving 9h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over New Plymouth tonight?
The moon phase over New Plymouth tonight is Waxing Crescent with 2.3% illumination.
What is solar time in New Plymouth?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In New Plymouth, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.