Time in Queenstown

Current local time in Queenstown (New Zealand), 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
Pacific/Auckland
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
06:16
Sunset
20:42 (14 h 26 min)
Difference from London
+13 h

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Time zone in Queenstown

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

Queenstown 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 Queenstown the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 20:42 (local time), giving 14 h 26 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 45.03° S, 168.66° E.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Queenstown?

The current time in Queenstown (New Zealand) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Queenstown uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone, which is currently UTC+13.

Does Queenstown observe daylight saving time?

Queenstown 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 Queenstown today?

Today in Queenstown the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 20:42 (local time), giving 14 h 26 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Queenstown and London?

Right now Queenstown 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 Queenstown and my city?

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