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New Zealand
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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See the exact local time in Palmerston North New Zealand. The live clock above updates every second.Palmerston North follows New Zealand Standard Time (GMT+12, UTC+12). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Palmerston North
What Time Is It in Palmerston North Right Now?
The current local time in Palmerston North, New Zealand is 10:22:21 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Palmerston North observes the New Zealand Standard Time timezone (GMT+12, UTC+12). The city is currently on standard GMT+12 time.
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10:22:21 AM
GMT+12 · UTC+12
Palmerston North Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Palmerston North timezone details
- Timezone
- New Zealand Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+12
- IANA Identifier
- Pacific/Auckland
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Palmerston North maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+12 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Palmerston North Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Palmerston North (GMT+12, UTC+12) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Palmerston North Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+12
- Full Name
- New Zealand Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+12
- IANA Zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Country
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Palmerston North is located in New Zealand and observes the Pacific/Auckland time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+12. Daylight Saving Time (DST) applies — the clock shifts by 1 hour seasonally.
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