Current Time in Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Lat/Long: 43.53° S, 172.63° E
Region: Canterbury
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 Christchurch
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 04 Jun ● | 06:08 | 07:54 | 12:27 | 14:42 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
| Fri, 05 Jun | 06:09 | 07:54 | 12:27 | 14:42 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Sat, 06 Jun | 06:09 | 07:55 | 12:28 | 14:42 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Sun, 07 Jun | 06:10 | 07:56 | 12:28 | 14:41 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Mon, 08 Jun | 06:11 | 07:57 | 12:28 | 14:41 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Tue, 09 Jun | 06:11 | 07:57 | 12:28 | 14:41 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 06:12 | 07:58 | 12:28 | 14:41 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Christchurch
Sunrise
in Christchurch
↑
7:54 AM
Sunset
in Christchurch
↓
5:00 PM
Day Length
9h 05m
Dawn
in Christchurch
7:21 AM
Dusk
in Christchurch
5:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Christchurch
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
88.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:01
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Christchurch
What time is it in Christchurch right now?
The live local time in Christchurch, New Zealand is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Christchurch is in the Pacific / Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch uses the Pacific / Auckland time zone (NZST), which is UTC+12:00. Its IANA time zone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.
Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, Christchurch observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch from NZST to NZDT in summer and back again in winter.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and UTC?
Christchurch is UTC+12:00, meaning it is 12 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Christchurch today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Christchurch are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Christchurch is 9h 05m.