Christchurch

About Christchurch

Christchurch is a significant city in New Zealand. It uses New Zealand Time (NZST, NZDT).

The next daylight saving time transition is on September 27, 2026, when clocks spring forward from NZST to NZDT.

Coordinates

-43.5333, 172.6333

Population

419,200

Time zone

Pacific/Auckland

Country

New Zealand

Capital

Wellington

Calling code

+64

Airports

• CHC · Christchurch International

The current local time at Christchurch's airports (CHC) is the same as the city time shown above.

Public holidays in New Zealand (2026)

• New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
• Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
• Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
• Good FridayFri, Apr 3
• Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
• Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
• King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
• MatarikiFri, Jul 10
• Labour DayMon, Oct 26
• Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
• Boxing DayMon, Dec 28

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