What time zone is Gisborne in?

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

Current Local Time in Gisborne, New Zealand

Q: Does Gisborne observe daylight saving time?

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

Time now in Gisborne, New Zealand 🇳🇿

09:32:14

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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

We index 9 cities in Gisborne, New Zealand, with a combined population of about 72,334.

Time zone info

Region: Gisborne
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: 9
Combined population: 72,334

Sunrise & sunset in Gisborne

Sunrise: 06:06
Sunset: 19:39
Daylight length: 13h 33m

Approximate times for Gisborne.

Major cities in Gisborne

Gisborne09:32
Kaiti09:32
Te Hapara09:32
Mangapapa09:32
Whataupoko09:32
Tamarau09:32
Wainui09:32
Tiniroto09:32
Hicks Bay09:32

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Gisborne right now?

The current local time in Gisborne 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 Gisborne?

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

Does Gisborne observe daylight saving time?

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