Current Time in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

7:57:42 PM

19:57:42

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Hamilton is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Hamilton

Sunrise6:38 AMSolar noon1:05 PMSunset7:32 PM
Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 173 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
Waikato Region
District
Hamilton City
Place type
City or town
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
192,100
Elevation
Approximately 39 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
37° 46' S / 175° 16' E
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All times shown relative to Hamilton local time

Clock changes in Hamilton

Next clock change

Upcoming

3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 54 min2 min 24 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination2%
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Monday, October 12, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 54 min2 min 24 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(59.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Sunday, October 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 54 min2 min 24 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 57 min2 min 24 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 59 min2 min 23 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 01 min2 min 23 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 04 min2 min 23 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 06 min2 min 22 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 08 min2 min 22 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Hamilton

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Time context

Hamilton follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Auckland

Current time offsetUTC+13:00 (NZDT)

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Upcoming national public holidays in New Zealand

  1. Labour Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium airport10.2 km south-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · HLZ / NZHN

About 10.2 km (6.3 mi) south-southeast of Hamilton

Scheduled airline service in source data

Tauranga AirportTRGMedium airport · Serves Tauranga81.2 km east

Source: OurAirports record · TRG / NZTG

About 81.2 km (50.5 mi) east of Hamilton

Scheduled airline service in source data

Auckland International AirportAKLLarge airport · Serves Auckland96.4 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · AKL / NZAA

About 96.4 km (59.9 mi) north-northwest of Hamilton

Scheduled airline service in source data

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton currently uses New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT). Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
When is the next clock change in Hamilton?
Clocks in Hamilton move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from NZDT (UTC+13:00) to NZST (UTC+12:00)
Is Hamilton currently on daylight saving time?
Hamilton is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Hamilton right now?
Hamilton is currently UTC+13:00