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Time in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand now:

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20 : 59 : 10
Saturday, July 12, 2025
07:58 AM
17:12 PM
Day length: 09h 13m
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland

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Christchurch timezone

Christchurch timezone is Pacific/Auckland (nzmt), UTC +12:00.

The IANA timezone identifier for Christchurch is Pacific/Auckland.

The winter and summer time zones are different. DST is in effect.

Winter timezone: UTC +13:00
Summer timezone: UTC +12:00

You need to be careful about DST while you are in Christchurch.

Christchurch sun info

Sunrise: 07:58:10
Sunset: 17:12:03
Day length: 09h 13m
Noon*: 12:35:07

* The noon time is the time when the sun is at its zenith, i.e. has reached its topmost point in the sky.

Christchurch location

Latitude: -43.5333
Longitude: 172.633
Region: Canterbury
Country: New Zealand

Country info

Country name: New Zealand New Zealand
Country demonym: New Zealanders
Continent: Oceania
Country code: NZ
Country capital: Wellington
Total area: 267,710 km²
Total population: 4,822,233
Phone code (IDD): +64
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Currency symbol: $
Language: English (EN)
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What time is it now in Christchurch?

The time now in Christchurch is 20:59.

What is the timezone for Christchurch?

The timezone for Christchurch is Pacific/Auckland.

What is the timezone offset for Christchurch?

The timezone offset for Christchurch is +12:00.

What is the sunrise time in Christchurch?

The sunrise time in Christchurch is 07:58.

What is the sunset time in Christchurch?

The sunset time in Christchurch is 17:12.

What is today's day length in Christchurch?

Today's day length in Christchurch is 09h 13m.

What is the IANA timezone identifier for Christchurch?

The IANA timezone identifier for Christchurch is Pacific/Auckland.

Does Christchurch use Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Christchurch uses Daylight Saving Time.

What is the location of Christchurch?

The location of Christchurch is at point (-43.5333, 172.633). Region: Canterbury, country: New Zealand, continent: Oceania.

What is the phone code (IDD) for Christchurch?

The phone code (IDD) for Christchurch is +64.

What is the currency used in Christchurch?

The currency used in Christchurch is New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

What is the currency symbol for Christchurch?

The currency symbol for Christchurch is $.

What is the language used in Christchurch?

The language used in Christchurch is English (EN).

What are the World International Days for today (12 July 2025)?

The World International Days for today are

Is today (12 July 2025) a public holiday in Christchurch (New Zealand)?

No, today (12 July 2025) is not a public holiday in Christchurch (New Zealand).

Time difference from Christchurch

New York:
-16 Hours
London:
-11 Hours
Paris:
-10 Hours
Berlin:
-10 Hours
Los Angeles:
-19 Hours
Sydney:
-2 Hours
Tokyo:
-3 Hours
Beijing:
-4 Hours
Moscow:
-9 Hours
Cairo:
-9 Hours

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