Current Time in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

12:46:40 PM

12:46:40

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Palmerston North is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Palmerston North

Sunrise6:01 AMSolar noon1:01 PMSunset8:01 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
Manawatu-Wanganui
District
Palmerston North City
Place type
City or town
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
90,500
Elevation
Approximately 34 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 21' S / 175° 36' E
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Palmerston North follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Auckland

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Palmerston North local time

Clock changes in Palmerston North

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
13 hr 59 min2 min 20 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
13 hr 59 min2 min 20 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(65.3° 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
13 hr 59 min2 min 20 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 02 min2 min 20 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 04 min2 min 18 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 06 min2 min 16 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 08 min2 min 15 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 11 min2 min 14 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 13 min2 min 12 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Palmerston North

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Plan around Palmerston North

Upcoming public holidays in Manawatu-Wanganui

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

Nearby scheduled airports for Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium airport4.0 km north

Source: OurAirports record · PMR / NZPM

About 4.0 km (2.5 mi) north of Palmerston North

Scheduled airline service in source data

Wanganui AirportWAGMedium airport · Serves Wanganui66.3 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · WAG / NZWU

About 66.3 km (41.2 mi) northwest of Palmerston North

Scheduled airline service in source data

Wellington International AirportWLGLarge airport · Serves Wellington127 km south-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · WLG / NZWN

About 127 km (79.2 mi) south-southwest of Palmerston North

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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