What time zone is Kingston in?

Kingston uses Norfolk Time (NFT, UTC+11) in winter and Norfolk Daylight Time (NFDT, UTC+12) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Norfolk.

When is the next clock change in Kingston?

Clocks in Kingston move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from NFDT (UTC+12:00) to NFT (UTC+11:00)

Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Kingston observes daylight saving time: NFDT (UTC+12) in summer and NFT (UTC+11) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Kingston?

Kingston is UTC+11 in winter and UTC+12 in summer

Current Time in Kingston, Norfolk Island

6:43:30 AM

06:43:30

Monday, October 19, 2026

NFDT (Norfolk Daylight Time) · UTC+12:00

Pacific/Norfolk

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Time zone details

Kingston is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kingston

Sunrise6:07 AMSolar noon12:33 PMSunset6:59 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Norfolk Island
Administrative area
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Practical

Country languages: English
Dialing code: +672
Population: 880
Elevation: Approximately 71 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 29° 03' S / 167° 57' E

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Clock changes in Kingston

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, April 4, 2027

3:00 AM NFDT2:00 AM NFT

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, April 5, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM NFDT2:00 AM NFT
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunday, October 4, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM NFT3:00 AM NFDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Solar noon: 12:33 PM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 52 min1 min 41 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:43 AM – 7:23 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:14 AM – 7:52 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:45 AM – 8:21 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination53%

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Monday, October 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:07 AM (east, 101.7°)
Sunset: 6:59 PM (west, 258.1°)
Day length: 12 hr 52 min1 min 41 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:33 PM (70.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:43 AM – 7:23 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 7:52 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:45 AM – 8:21 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:12 PM (southeast, 116.1°)
Moonset: 1:42 AM (southwest, 242.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 19	6:07 AM	6:59 PM	12 hr 52 min	1 min 41 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:06 AM	7:00 PM	12 hr 54 min	1 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:05 AM	7:00 PM	12 hr 56 min	1 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:04 AM	7:01 PM	12 hr 57 min	1 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 23	6:03 AM	7:02 PM	12 hr 59 min	1 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	6:02 AM	7:02 PM	13 hr 01 min	1 min 38 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	6:01 AM	7:03 PM	13 hr 02 min	1 min 39 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Norfolk Island

Wed, Nov 25, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Kingston, Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island International AirportNLKMedium airport · Serves Burnt Pine3.0 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · NLK / YSNF

About 3.0 km (1.9 mi) west-northwest of Kingston

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kingston in?: Kingston uses Norfolk Time (NFT, UTC+11) in winter and Norfolk Daylight Time (NFDT, UTC+12) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Norfolk.
When is the next clock change in Kingston?: Clocks in Kingston move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from NFDT (UTC+12:00) to NFT (UTC+11:00)
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Kingston observes daylight saving time: NFDT (UTC+12) in summer and NFT (UTC+11) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Kingston?: Kingston is UTC+11 in winter and UTC+12 in summer