Current Time in Palmerston, Otago, New Zealand

5:45:43 PM

17:45:43

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Palmerston is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Palmerston

Sunrise6:09 AMSolar noon1:20 PMSunset8:32 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
Otago
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
1,050
Elevation
Approximately 14 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
45° 28' S / 170° 43' E
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Clock changes in Palmerston

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 22 min2 min 50 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 22 min2 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(60.1° 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 22 min2 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 25 min2 min 49 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 28 min2 min 48 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 31 min2 min 46 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 34 min2 min 44 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 36 min2 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 39 min2 min 40 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Palmerston

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Plan around Palmerston

Upcoming public holidays in Otago Province

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

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Frequently asked questions

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