Time Nelson - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | GMT + 13 h (NZDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | GMT + 12 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | GMT + 13 h (NZDT) |
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What time is it in Nelson?
The current time in Nelson is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Nelson is in New Zealand, in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Nelson is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +13:00. The next clock change in Nelson is on April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with London: +13:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 01:00 in Nelson.
Time zone and clock changes in Nelson
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +13:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | April 4, 2027 |
| Difference with London | +13:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Nelson
Today, November 4, 2026, the sun rises in Nelson at 06:09 and sets at 20:10 (local time), giving 14 h 01 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:10.
More about Nelson
See the location and GPS coordinates of Nelson, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Nelson and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Nelson
What time is it in Nelson right now?
The current time in Nelson is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What is the time difference between Nelson and London?
Time difference with London: +13:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 01:00 in Nelson.
Does Nelson observe daylight saving time?
Nelson is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +13:00. The next clock change in Nelson is on April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Nelson?
Today, November 4, 2026, the sun rises in Nelson at 06:09 and sets at 20:10 (local time), giving 14 h 01 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:10.
