Current Time in Nelson South, Nelson City, Nelson Region, New Zealand

5:46:04 PM

17:46:04

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Nelson South is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Nelson South

Sunrise6:09 AMSolar noon1:10 PMSunset8:12 PM
Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 149 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
Nelson Region
District
Nelson City
Place type
Neighborhood or section
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
2,690
Elevation
Approximately 47 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 17' S / 173° 16' E
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Clock changes in Nelson South

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
14 hr 03 min2 min 25 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination19%
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
14 hr 03 min2 min 25 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(64.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (19% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
14 hr 03 min2 min 25 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 06 min2 min 25 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 08 min2 min 22 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 10 min2 min 22 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 13 min2 min 20 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 15 min2 min 18 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 17 min2 min 16 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Nelson South

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Plan around Nelson South

Upcoming public holidays in Nelson

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. Boxing Day (substitute day)

Nearby places

NelsonNelson City2 kmNEBlenheimMarlborough District62 kmSE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Nelson South in?
Nelson South 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 Nelson South?
Clocks in Nelson South 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 Nelson South observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nelson South observes daylight saving time: NZDT (UTC+13) in summer and NZST (UTC+12) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Nelson South?
Nelson South is UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer