Current Time in Palmerston North, New Zealand
2:59:17 PM NZDT
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Time Zone
- NZDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT+13
- Daylight Saving Time
- NZST starts on Apr 4, 2026
- Country
- New Zealand
- Est. Population
- ~91K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Palmerston North right now?
- The current time in Palmerston North is 2:59 PM NZDT (GMT+13). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Palmerston North with other cities.
- Does Palmerston North observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Palmerston North is currently observing daylight saving time (NZDT). Clocks will return to standard time (NZST) on Apr 5, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Palmerston North?
- Palmerston North is at GMT+13 (NZDT). The IANA timezone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.