What time zone is Cromwell in?

Cromwell uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.

When is the next clock change in Cromwell?

Clocks in Cromwell move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from NZDT (UTC+13:00) to NZST (UTC+12:00)

Does Cromwell observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Cromwell observes daylight saving time: NZDT (UTC+13) in summer and NZST (UTC+12) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Cromwell?

Cromwell is UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer

Current Time in Cromwell, Central Otago District, Otago, New Zealand

3:04:12 PM

15:04:12

Friday, October 16, 2026

NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) · UTC+13:00

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Cromwell is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Cromwell

Sunrise6:48 AMSolar noon1:28 PMSunset8:09 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: New Zealand
Administrative area: Otago
District: Central Otago District
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Māori
Dialing code: +64
Population: 5,160
Elevation: Approximately 212 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 45° 02' S / 169° 12' E

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Clock changes in Cromwell

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, April 4, 2027

3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, April 5, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunday, September 27, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Solar noon: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 21 min3 min 6 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:18 AM – 8:40 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:41 AM – 9:17 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:02 AM – 9:56 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:48 AM (east, 103.2°)
Sunset: 8:09 PM (west, 256.5°)
Day length: 13 hr 21 min3 min 6 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:28 PM (53.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:18 AM – 8:40 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:41 AM – 9:17 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:02 AM – 9:56 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:21 AM (southeast, 131.2°)
Moonset: 1:17 AM (southwest, 229.1°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:13 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	6:48 AM	8:09 PM	13 hr 21 min	3 min 6 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:47 AM	8:11 PM	13 hr 24 min	3 min 4 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:45 AM	8:12 PM	13 hr 27 min	3 min 5 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:43 AM	8:13 PM	13 hr 30 min	3 min 4 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:41 AM	8:15 PM	13 hr 33 min	3 min 3 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:40 AM	8:16 PM	13 hr 36 min	3 min 3 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:38 AM	8:17 PM	13 hr 39 min	3 min 2 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in New Zealand

Mon, Oct 26, 2026Labour Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cromwell in?: Cromwell uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
When is the next clock change in Cromwell?: Clocks in Cromwell move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from NZDT (UTC+13:00) to NZST (UTC+12:00)
Does Cromwell observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Cromwell observes daylight saving time: NZDT (UTC+13) in summer and NZST (UTC+12) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Cromwell?: Cromwell is UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer