Current time in
McMurdo, Antarctica
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Antarctica/McMurdo · UTC+12:00 · DST not in effect
About McMurdo, Antarctica
Checking the time in McMurdo, Antarctica? It sits at UTC+12:00 under the Antarctica/McMurdo zone (NZST), refreshed live above. Below you can compare it against UTC and other major world cities and see when its offset next changes.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Antarctica/McMurdo
- Abbreviation
- NZST
- UTC offset
- UTC+12:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Daylight saving time begins in McMurdo, Antarctica on 26 September 2026, when the clock moves forward to UTC+13:00 (NZDT).
McMurdo, Antarctica vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| McMurdo (this zone) | UTC+12:00 | |
| UTC | (-1 day) | UTC+00:00 |
| New York | (-1 day) | UTC-04:00 |
| London | (-1 day) | UTC+01:00 |
| Dubai | (-1 day) | UTC+04:00 |
| Singapore | (-1 day) | UTC+08:00 |
| Sydney | (-1 day) | UTC+10:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in McMurdo, Antarctica right now? ▾
The current time in McMurdo, Antarctica is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Antarctica/McMurdo time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the UTC offset for McMurdo, Antarctica? ▾
McMurdo, Antarctica is currently at UTC+12:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does McMurdo, Antarctica observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, McMurdo, Antarctica is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does McMurdo, Antarctica use? ▾
McMurdo, Antarctica uses the Antarctica/McMurdo IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.