Current time in Christchurch
Local time in Christchurch
The time in Christchurch is 12 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of Columbus. The current timezone in Christchurch is New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Christchurch is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Christchurch starts at Sept. 28, 2024.
Details for the time in Christchurch
| Current time | 1:37 p.m.
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| Time zone |
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
DST: New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
| IANA time zone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Your time difference | 16 hours ahead of Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC+12 12 hours ahead of UTC |
Christchurch Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Christchurch uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Christchurch.
| Last DST ended at |
April 6, 2024 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
Sept. 28, 2024 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
April 5, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |