Current local time in Hamilton EastWaikato Region, New Zealand
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Pacific/AucklandUTC+12 / UTC+13
Hamilton East keeps New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
Daylight saving time in Hamilton East
Hamilton East changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Apr 4, 2027: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+12
- Sun, Sep 26, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+13
Cities on the same time as Hamilton East
These places show the same clock as Hamilton East every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In New Zealand
Hamilton East time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC offset
- UTC+12 / UTC+13
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Apr 4, 2027 → UTC+12
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Waikato Region
- Coordinates
- -37.79°, 175.29°
- Population
- 15,300
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Hamilton East today
Computed from Hamilton East'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.
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- Sunset
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- Golden hour ends
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Hamilton East time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Hamilton East is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 17h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 12h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 9h ahead |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 5h ahead |
| TokyoJapan | — | 4h ahead |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 2h ahead |
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Hamilton East time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Hamilton East right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Hamilton East, updated every second from your device's clock. Hamilton East keeps New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) in summer.
- What time zone is Hamilton East in?
- Hamilton East is in the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland: New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) in summer.
- Does Hamilton East observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Apr 4, 2027: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+12; Sun, Sep 26, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+13.
- Which cities share Hamilton East's time?
- Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Manukau City keep the same clock as Hamilton East all year.
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Other cities in New Zealand
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