What time is it in Dunedin right now?

Dunedin is on Pacific/Auckland, currently UTC+12. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Dunedin in?

Dunedin uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland, which is UTC+12 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Dunedin observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Sep 27, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+13.

What time do the sun rise and set in Dunedin today?

Today the sun rises at about 8:10 AM and sets at about 5:19 PM local time in Dunedin, giving roughly 9h 9m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:45 PM.

New Zealand · Otago

Current local time in Dunedin

Dunedin keeps time on the Pacific/Auckland zone, currently UTC+12. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Dunedin, Otago

09:15

Sun, Jul 26UTC+12

Dunedin time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Pacific/Auckland
Current UTC offset: UTC+12
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Sep 27, 2026 → UTC+13
Country: New Zealand
Region: Otago
Coordinates: -45.87°, 170.50°
Population: 132,800
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Dunedin today

Computed from Dunedin's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Solar noon: 12:45 PM
Day length: 9h 9m
Civil dawn: 7:32 AM
Civil dusk: 5:57 PM
Golden hour ends: 8:51 AM
Golden hour begins: 4:38 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Dunedin time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Dunedin is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	19h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	11h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	8h ahead
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	3h ahead

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Dunedin time

Scheduling across Pacific/Auckland is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Dunedin and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Pacific/Auckland.Track clock changesSee exactly when Dunedin next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Dunedin beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Dunedin offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Pacific/Auckland baked in, not guessed.

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Dunedintime — questions & answers

What time is it in Dunedin right now?: Dunedin is on Pacific/Auckland, currently UTC+12. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Dunedin in?: Dunedin uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland, which is UTC+12 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Dunedin observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Sep 27, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+13.
What time do the sun rise and set in Dunedin today?: Today the sun rises at about 8:10 AM and sets at about 5:19 PM local time in Dunedin, giving roughly 9h 9m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:45 PM.