Time Now in Palmerston North, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Palmerston North ranks
#14 for first into the new day · #46 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 40.36° S, 175.61° E
Elevation: 34 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Manawatu-Wanganui
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
Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Palmerston North
Daylight Hours in Palmerston North
Palmerston North gets 9h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Palmerston North is at 07:35 and sunset in Palmerston North is at 17:12.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 17m near the June solstice to 15h 03m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Palmerston North
What is the current local time in Palmerston North?
The live local time in Palmerston North is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Palmerston North currently observes NZST, with a standard offset of UTC+12:00.
What time zone is Palmerston North in?
Palmerston North uses the NZST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+12:00.
Does Palmerston North observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Palmerston North switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Palmerston North's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Palmerston North.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:56 | 07:35 | 12:23 | 14:52 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:56 | 07:34 | 12:23 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:55 | 07:34 | 12:23 | 14:54 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:55 | 07:33 | 12:23 | 14:54 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:54 | 07:32 | 12:24 | 14:55 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:53 | 07:32 | 12:24 | 14:56 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:53 | 07:31 | 12:24 | 14:57 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Palmerston North
Sunrise
in Palmerston North
↑
7:35 AM
Sunset
in Palmerston North
↓
5:12 PM
Day Length
9h 36m
Dawn
in Palmerston North
7:05 AM
Dusk
in Palmerston North
5:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Palmerston North
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:39
Distances & Clock Changes in Palmerston North
How Far Is Palmerston North From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,272 km | W (281deg) |
| Singapore | 8,576 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,220 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,427 km | NW (305deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,692 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,672 km | SE (140deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,425 km | W (277deg) |
| New York | 14,297 km | ENE (65deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Palmerston North?
Palmerston North next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Palmerston North's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Palmerston North and you would surface near San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Spain, about 1 km from the antipodal point at 40.4deg N, 4.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmerston North
What time is it in Palmerston North right now?
The current local time in Palmerston North is 15:35 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Palmerston North follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Palmerston North in?
Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North?
Palmerston North is UTC+12:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Palmerston North local time, shift the clock 12:00 hours forward.
Is Palmerston North on daylight saving time right now?
No — Palmerston North is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Palmerston North today?
Today in Palmerston North: sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset is at 17:12, giving 9h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Palmerston North tonight?
The moon phase over Palmerston North tonight is Waxing Crescent with 18.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Palmerston North?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Palmerston North, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.