Time in McMurdo

Current local time in McMurdo (Antarctica), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

New Zealand Daylight Time · UTC+13

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+13 · NZDT
Time zone
New Zealand Daylight Time
Antarctica/McMurdo
Daylight saving time
Yes, in effect now
Next clock change
The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+12).
Sunrise / Sunset
Midnight sun: the sun does not set today
Difference from London
+13 h

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Time zone in McMurdo

McMurdo is located in Antarctica and uses the Antarctica/McMurdo time zone (New Zealand Daylight Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+13 (NZDT).

McMurdo observes daylight saving time, which is currently in effect. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+12).

Today in McMurdo the sun does not set (midnight sun). Approximate coordinates: 77.83° S, 166.60° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with McMurdo is currently +13 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in McMurdo?

The current time in McMurdo (Antarctica) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. McMurdo uses the Antarctica/McMurdo time zone, which is currently UTC+13.

Does McMurdo observe daylight saving time?

McMurdo observes daylight saving time, which is currently in effect. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 clocks go back 1 h to 02:00 (UTC+12).

What time are sunrise and sunset in McMurdo today?

Today in McMurdo the sun does not set (midnight sun).

What is the time difference between McMurdo and London?

Right now McMurdo is +13 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between McMurdo and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.