Current Time in Hamilton, New Zealand

Hamilton uses the GMT+12 time zone (UTC+12:00). Daylight saving time is observed; not in effect right now.

08:55:45
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

About Hamilton

Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Country
New Zealand
Capital
Wellington
Population
178,500
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Dial code
+64
Coordinates
-37.79, 175.28
From capital
350 km from Wellington

Daylight saving time in Hamilton

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
No
Next spring forward
2026-09-27
Offset shifts UTC+12:00 → UTC+13:00 on that date.

Sun in Hamilton today

Sunrise
07:09
Solar noon
12:16
Sunset
17:23
Daylight
10h 14m
Yesterday
Rise
07:08
Set
17:24
Length
10h 16m
Today
Rise
07:09
Set
17:23
Length
10h 14m
Tomorrow
Rise
07:10
Set
17:22
Length
10h 12m

Today is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Hamilton

CityDistanceTime difference
Sydney2210 km-2h
Singapore8480 km-4h
Tokyo8960 km-3h
Los Angeles10530 km-19h
São Paulo11910 km-15h
Mumbai12360 km-6.5h
New York14200 km-16h
Dubai14260 km-8h
Cairo16610 km-9h
Berlin17860 km-10h
London18450 km-11h
Paris18660 km-10h

Other cities in New Zealand

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Popular Hamilton time conversions

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Convert Hamilton time (GMT+12) to and from other major time zones with one tap.

Frequently asked questions about time in Hamilton

What is the current time in Hamilton, New Zealand?+
Hamilton is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12), which is UTC+12:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What timezone is Hamilton in?+
Hamilton, New Zealand uses the Pacific/Auckland timezone, abbreviated GMT+12. The current UTC offset is UTC+12:00.
What is the time difference between Hamilton and UTC?+
Hamilton is UTC+12:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Hamilton observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Hamilton observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Hamilton?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Hamilton is "Pacific/Auckland". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Hamilton and New York?+
The time difference between Hamilton and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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