Hamilton uses Pacific/Auckland — UTC+12:00 (NZST) in standard time and UTC+13:00 (NZDT) during daylight saving time. It is located in Waikato Region, New Zealand. The live clock shows the current local time and updates every second.
Everything you need to know about Hamilton's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
Hamilton uses UTC+12:00 in standard time. This is the offset used outside the daylight saving period.
UTC+13:00 (NZDT) during daylight saving time. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn.
The official IANA time zone name for Hamilton is Pacific/Auckland. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems and calendar applications worldwide.
Fall back: 05 April 2026 at 03:00 → 02:00
Spring forward: 27 September 2026 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 04 April 2027 at 03:00 → 02:00
Spring forward: 26 September 2027 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 02 April 2028 at 03:00 → 02:00
Spring forward: 24 September 2028 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 01 April 2029 at 03:00 → 02:00
Spring forward: 30 September 2029 at 02:00 → 03:00
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Calling code: +64. Languages: English, Māori.
Hamilton, also known colloquially as The Tron, is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of 192,100, it is the country's fourth-most populous city.
Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2 (42 sq mi), Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area. In 2020, Hamilton was named the most beautiful large city in New Zealand. Hamilton is now considered the fastest growing city in the country.
The area now covered by the city began as the site of several Māori villages, including Kirikiriroa, from which the city takes its Māori name. By the time English settlers arrived, most of these villages, which sat beside the Waikato River, were abandoned as a result of the Invasion of Waikato and land confiscation (Raupatu) by the Crown.
The settlers developed the city as an agricultural service centre, but it now has a diverse economy. Hamilton Gardens is the region's most popular tourist attraction. Education and research and development play an important part in Hamilton's economy, as the city is home to approximately 40,000 tertiary students and...
Source: Wikipedia contributors — Hamilton, New Zealand. Adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see licence details. Reviewed by the TimeZoria AI Editorial Team.
192,100 residents (GeoNames city population; metro areas may be larger).
Waikato Region, New Zealand.
Pacific/Auckland · UTC+12:00 (NZST).
Observes DST.
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) · +64.
Tauranga, Auckland, New Plymouth
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) about 10.2 km from the city coordinates. Source: OurAirports (public domain).
2024 averages: daily highs 18.6°C and lows 9.8°C. Warmest month: January (average high 24.6°C); coolest month: July (average low 5.0°C). Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Hamilton has a modelled gross domestic product (GDP) of $8,041 million in the year to March 2024, 4.4% of New Zealand's national GDP. The GDP per capita was $94,871, the third-highest of all territorial authorities (behind Wellington City and the South Taranaki District). Source: Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted).
Region: Waikato Region · IANA zone: Pacific/Auckland · Open data sources and licence details: TimeZoria AI licenses.
Current time in major cities compared to Hamilton. Times update live every second.
Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. Different regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Hamilton and another city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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