Current Time in Chatham Islands, New Zealand
Live local time in Chatham Islands with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Chatham Islands Pacific/Chatham
About time in Chatham Islands
Chatham Islands use Chatham Standard Time (UTC+12:45) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Chatham Daylight Time (UTC+13:45). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April.
The Chatham Islands, east of New Zealand's South Island, use a 45-minute offset: UTC+12:45 in standard time and UTC+13:45 in daylight saving time. That is 45 minutes ahead of Auckland.
When do the clocks change in Chatham Islands?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Chatham Islands.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 03:45 → 02:45 · back 1 hour | UTC+12:45 |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 02:45 → 03:45 · forward 1 hour | UTC+13:45 |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | 03:45 → 02:45 · back 1 hour | UTC+12:45 |
| Sunday, September 26, 2027 | 02:45 → 03:45 · forward 1 hour | UTC+13:45 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Chatham Islands can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Chatham Islands and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Chatham Islands |
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Sunrise and sunset in Chatham Islands
Local times in Chatham Islands, calculated for its coordinates (43.95° S, 176.56° W). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 07:32 | 19:45 | 12h 13m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 08:06 | 16:59 | 8h 53m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 06:21 | 18:26 | 12h 05m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 05:44 | 21:13 | 15h 29m |
Working hours in Chatham Islands converted to UTC
| Local time in Chatham Islands | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 20:15 (previous day) | 19:15 (previous day) |
| 12:00 | 23:15 (previous day) | 22:15 (previous day) |
| 17:00 | 04:15 | 03:15 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Chatham Islands
When do the clocks change in Chatham Islands in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Chatham Islands go back 1 hour on Sunday, April 5 at 03:45, and go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 27 at 02:45 (local time).
What time zone is Chatham Islands in?
Chatham Islands is in the Chatham Standard Time zone (Pacific/Chatham). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+12:45, and it is UTC+13:45 during daylight saving time (Chatham Daylight Time).
Does Chatham Islands observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April. During that period clocks in Chatham Islands are set to UTC+13:45.
When is the longest day of the year in Chatham Islands?
Around Dec 21, at the December solstice. The sun rises at 05:44 and sets at 21:13 local time, about 15h 29m of daylight. The shortest day is around Jun 21, with about 8h 53m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Chatham Islands look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Chatham Islands is 20:15 (previous day)–04:15 UTC in standard time and 19:15 (previous day)–03:15 UTC during daylight saving time.