What time is it in Christchurch?
New Zealand
Christchurch is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (). In Christchurch it is currently --:--:--. Christchurch is located in New Zealand. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 15 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 03:00 in Christchurch.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 15 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 11 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 11 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 16 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 3 hours behind |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 8 hours behind |
Quick converter
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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Upcoming holidays in New Zealand
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Christchurch
Christchurch is one of the main cities of New Zealand, located in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Observes daylight saving time (DST).
- Population
- 381,000
- Metro area
- 381,000
- Official language
- Inglês
- Currency
- Dólar Neozelandês (NZD)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Christchurch
What time is it in Christchurch now?
The current time in Christchurch is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Christchurch in?
Christchurch is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12).
What's the time difference between Christchurch and São Paulo?
The difference between Christchurch and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 15 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Christchurch and Lisbon?
The difference between Christchurch and Lisbon is 11 hours ahead.
Does Christchurch observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Christchurch observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks shift forward 1 hour in spring and back 1 hour in autumn.
How do I call Christchurch from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +64 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in New Zealand?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Christchurch?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm