Time in Hamilton now
2:06AMNZDT
NZDTUTC+13+18 h vs New York (you)Pacific/Auckland
- Next clock change: Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 3:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 2:00 AM (NZST, UTC+12)
- Next clock change: Sunday, September 26, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (NZDT, UTC+13)
Clock rules in Hamilton
Hamilton keeps NZST (UTC+12) in winter and NZDT (UTC+13) in summer. New Zealand has 2 different clock settings; Hamilton is in the zone tzdata calls Pacific/Auckland, described as “most of New Zealand”.
Local mean solar time at 175.28° E is UTC+11:41, so standard time runs 19 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:19 PM (an hour later in summer). That is 2 min earlier than in Wellington, on the same clock.
Hamilton has kept the same clocks as Auckland since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Pacific/Auckland page.
Time difference from Hamilton
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Hamilton | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | Capital · 390 km | 2:06 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Kingston | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,180 km | 1:06 AM Wed, Nov 4 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Nouméa | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,920 km | 12:06 AM Wed, Nov 4 | −2 h | −2 h | −1 h |
| Nuku‘alofa | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,060 km | 2:06 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +0 h | 0 h | +1 h |
| New York City | World cities | 8:06 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −18 h | −18 h | −16 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 5:06 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −21 h | −21 h | −19 h |
| London | World cities | 1:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −13 h | −13 h | −11 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −12 h | −12 h | −10 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −9 h | −9 h | −8 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Hamilton overlap yours today.
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Places near Hamilton
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | 78 km east | same clock |
| Manukau City | 95 km north | same clock |
| Auckland | 114 km north-west | same clock |
| North Shore | 119 km north-west | same clock |
| Lower Hutt | 383 km south | same clock |
| Wellington | 392 km south | same clock |
| Kingston NF | 1,184 km north-west | 1 h behind |
Hamilton at a glance
- CountryNew Zealand
- Population192,100
- Coordinates37.78° S, 175.28° E
- Elevation39 m
- Time zone IDPacific/Auckland
- Standard timeNZST (UTC+12)
- Daylight saving timeNZDT (UTC+13)
- Calling code+64
Questions
What time is it in Hamilton now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Hamilton is on UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer, 18 hours ahead of New York in January and 16 hours ahead of New York in July.
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton keeps NZST (UTC+12) in winter and NZDT (UTC+13) in summer. New Zealand has 2 different clock settings; Hamilton is in the zone tzdata calls Pacific/Auckland, described as “most of New Zealand”. Its IANA time zone ID is Pacific/Auckland.