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.
Time difference between Chatham Islands and other cities
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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
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.
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.