What time is it in Nelson right now?

Nelson 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 Nelson in?

Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:45 AM and sets at about 5:21 PM local time in Nelson, giving roughly 9h 35m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:34 PM.

New Zealand · Nelson Region

Current local time in Nelson

Nelson 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

Nelson, Nelson Region

03:04

Sun, Jul 26UTC+12

Nelson 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: Nelson Region
Coordinates: -41.27°, 173.28°
Population: 54,400
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Nelson today

Computed from Nelson'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: 7:45 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Solar noon: 12:34 PM
Day length: 9h 35m
Civil dawn: 7:11 AM
Civil dusk: 5:56 PM
Golden hour ends: 8:22 AM
Golden hour begins: 4:44 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Nelson time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Nelson is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:04 PM	19h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:04 AM	11h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:04 AM	8h ahead
TokyoJapan	12:04 PM	3h ahead

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

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

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Nelsontime — questions & answers

What time is it in Nelson right now?: Nelson 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 Nelson in?: Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:45 AM and sets at about 5:21 PM local time in Nelson, giving roughly 9h 35m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:34 PM.