Current Time in Palmerston North, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Lat/Long: 40.36° S, 175.61° E
Region: Manawatu-Wanganui
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
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
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Prayer Times in Palmerston North
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 2 Jun ● | 05:51 | 07:31 | 12:15 | 14:41 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Wed, 3 Jun | 05:52 | 07:31 | 12:15 | 14:40 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 05:52 | 07:32 | 12:15 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 05:53 | 07:33 | 12:15 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 05:53 | 07:33 | 12:16 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 05:54 | 07:34 | 12:16 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 05:54 | 07:35 | 12:16 | 14:39 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Palmerston North
Sunrise
in Palmerston North
↑
7:31 AM
Sunset
in Palmerston North
↓
4:59 PM
Day Length
9h 27m
Dawn
in Palmerston North
7:00 AM
Dusk
in Palmerston North
5:30 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Palmerston North
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
96.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 18:58
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:58
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmerston North
What time is it in Palmerston North right now?
The current local time in Palmerston North is 20:49 on Tuesday, June 02, 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 June 02, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Palmerston North today?
Today in Palmerston North: sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset is at 16:59, giving 9h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Palmerston North tonight?
The moon phase over Palmerston North tonight is Waning Gibbous with 96.3% illumination.