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Current Time in Palmerston North

05:27:19 AM
Monday, October 12, 2026
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland (NZDT) · New Zealand
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About Palmerston North

Palmerston North is located in New Zealand, in the Southern Hemisphere. It runs on Pacific/Auckland time, currently UTC+13:00 relative to UTC. Palmerston North observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.

  • CountryNew Zealand
  • Population91,300
  • Latitude-40.3564°
  • Longitude175.6111°
  • Time zonePacific/Auckland
  • Current UTC offsetUTC+13:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeObserved

Sunrise & Sunset in Palmerston North Today

For Monday, October 12, 2026, calculated from Palmerston North's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today6:36 AM

Sunset

Today7:32 PM

Daylight

Length12h 56m

Seasons in Palmerston North

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around September 22
Sunrise06:08 AM
Sunset06:12 PM

Summer

Starts around December 21
Sunrise05:43 AM
Sunset08:46 PM

Fall

Starts around March 20
Sunrise07:18 AM
Sunset07:32 PM

Winter

Starts around June 21
Sunrise07:40 AM
Sunset04:57 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Palmerston North observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, September 27, 2026 (to NZDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, April 4, 2027 (to NZST).

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
-17h
Los Angeles
-20h
Brooklyn
-17h
Chicago
-18h
Queens
-17h
Houston
-18h
Phoenix
-20h
Philadelphia
-17h
San Antonio
-18h
Manhattan
-17h

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
-5h
Beijing China
-5h
Shenzhen China
-5h
Guangzhou China
-5h
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
-12h
Istanbul Turkey
-10h
Lagos Nigeria
-12h
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
-6h
Chengdu China
-5h
Lahore Pakistan
-8h

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Palmerston North

What time zone is Palmerston North in?

Palmerston North, New Zealand uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone. It is currently on NZDT (UTC+13:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Does Palmerston North observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Palmerston North observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when it moves to NZST.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Palmerston North today?

The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 7:32 PM in Palmerston North today, giving 12h 56m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Palmerston North and New York City?

New York City is 17 hours behind Palmerston North right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Palmerston North?

Palmerston North is currently UTC+13:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.

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