Current time in
Chatham, New Zealand
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Pacific/Chatham · UTC+12:45 · DST not in effect
About Chatham, New Zealand
Chatham, New Zealand observes UTC+12:45 right now on the Pacific/Chatham time zone (+1245). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Chatham, New Zealand lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Pacific/Chatham
- Abbreviation
- +1245
- UTC offset
- UTC+12:45
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Daylight saving time begins in Chatham, New Zealand on 26 September 2026, when the clock moves forward to UTC+13:45 (+1345).
Chatham, New Zealand vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham (this zone) | UTC+12:45 | |
| 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 Chatham, New Zealand right now? ▾
The current time in Chatham, New Zealand is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Pacific/Chatham time zone (UTC+12:45).
What is the UTC offset for Chatham, New Zealand? ▾
Chatham, New Zealand is currently at UTC+12:45, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Chatham, New Zealand observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Chatham, New Zealand is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Chatham, New Zealand use? ▾
Chatham, New Zealand uses the Pacific/Chatham IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.