What time zone is Canterbury in?

Canterbury spans 1 time zone (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+13:00 from UTC (GMT+13).

Current Local Time in Canterbury, New Zealand

Q: Does Canterbury observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Canterbury observes daylight saving time in the Pacific/Auckland zone. Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027.

Time now in Canterbury, New Zealand 🇳🇿

09:32:35

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Canterbury spans 1 time zone (Pacific/Auckland). · GMT+13 (UTC+13:00) · today is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

We index 110 cities in Canterbury, New Zealand, with a combined population of about 973,860.

Time zone info

Region: Canterbury
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Time zones: Pacific/Auckland
Main offset: UTC+13:00 GMT+13
Daylight saving: Observed — Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027
Indexed cities: 110
Combined population: 973,860

Sunrise & sunset in Christchurch

Sunrise: 06:19
Sunset: 20:09
Daylight length: 13h 50m

Approximate times for Christchurch.

Major cities in Canterbury

Christchurch09:32
Rolleston09:32
Timaru09:32
Ashburton09:32
Rangiora09:32
Kaiapoi09:32
Halswell09:32
Wigram09:32
Riccarton09:32
Parklands09:32
Avonhead09:32
Ilam09:32

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Canterbury right now?

The current local time in Canterbury is shown by the live clock above. It follows the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone, which is UTC+13:00 from UTC (GMT+13).

How many time zones are in Canterbury?

Canterbury, New Zealand spans 1 time zone: Pacific/Auckland.

Does Canterbury observe daylight saving time?

Yes, the Pacific/Auckland zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027.