Nelson — Local Time

21:06:14

Thursday, June 4, 2026

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) UTC+12

Sunrise

07:44

Sunset

17:05

Day Length

9h 20m

Solar Noon

12:25

Sun is highest in the sky

Civil Dawn: 07:13 · Civil Dusk: 17:36

Golden hour · Morning

07:45 AM – 08:28 AM

Golden hour · Evening

04:21 PM – 05:05 PM

-1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

NZDT → NZST Apr 4, 2026 Clocks fall back 1 hour

NZST → NZDT Sep 26, 2026 Clocks spring forward 1 hour

Next change: Sep 26, 2026 (in 115d)

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 84%

Moonrise: 22:04 · Moonset: 10:28

Last Quarter · 3d

Time Difference

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Nelson, New Zealand

41° 16' S, 173° 17' E

Upcoming Holidays

Sun, Jun 28 Matariki

24d

Mon, Oct 26 Labour Day

144d

Fri, Dec 25 Christmas Day

204d

Sat, Dec 26 Boxing Day

205d

Fri, Jan 1 New Year's Day

211d

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Nelson?

The current local time in Nelson, New Zealand is displayed above in real-time. Nelson uses the NZST timezone (UTC+12).

Does Nelson observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Nelson observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in September 2026 and fall back in April 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Nelson?

Today in Nelson, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset is at 17:05. The total day length is 9h 20m.

What is the UTC offset for Nelson?

Nelson is in the NZST timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+12. The IANA timezone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.