What time is it in Chatham Islands?

New Zealand · UTC+12:45 (GMT+12:45)

2:29:23 PM

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Daylight saving time

Chatham Islands currently observes daylight saving time.

Next transition: Springs forward (+1h) — enters daylight saving time — 27 September at 3:45 AM

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise: 7:56 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Day length: 9h 21min

Chatham Islands is currently 16h 45min ahead of New York. Because Chatham Islands observes daylight saving time, this gap shifts by about an hour twice a year. Chatham Islands uses a 45-minute offset (UTC+12:45) instead of a whole hour — like a handful of countries, including India and Nepal, that split the difference between whole-hour zones. New Zealand spans 2 different time zones among the cities we track, so Chatham Islands's local time can differ from other New Zealand cities.

Time difference with major cities

City	Local time now	Difference
🇺🇸 New York	9:44 PM	16h 45min ahead
🇬🇧 London	2:44 AM	11h 45min ahead
🇯🇵 Tokyo	10:44 AM	3h 45min ahead
🇧🇷 São Paulo	10:44 PM	15h 45min ahead
🇦🇪 Dubai	5:44 AM	8h 45min ahead
🇦🇺 Sydney	11:44 AM	2h 45min ahead
🇺🇸 Los Angeles	6:44 PM	19h 45min ahead
🇫🇷 Paris	3:44 AM	10h 45min ahead
🇮🇳 Mumbai	7:14 AM	7h 15min ahead
🇸🇬 Singapore	9:44 AM	4h 45min ahead

Best meeting hours

Overlap between Chatham Islands's and each city's standard 9:00-18:00 workday.

🇺🇸 New York1h 45min overlap
🇬🇧 LondonNo business-hours overlap
🇯🇵 Tokyo5h 15min overlap
🇧🇷 São Paulo0h 45min overlap
🇦🇪 Dubai0h 15min overlap
🇦🇺 Sydney6h 15min overlap
🇺🇸 Los Angeles4h 45min overlap
🇫🇷 ParisNo business-hours overlap
🇮🇳 Mumbai1h 45min overlap
🇸🇬 Singapore4h 15min overlap

Current weather

Currency

Flights from major hubs

Prices and durations are calculated from distance and date — not real quotes from any airline. Use them for rough trip planning only.

From	Distance	Est. duration	Est. price (USD)
🇺🇸 New York	13,881 km	17h 5min	$1,685–$2,235
🇬🇧 London	19,133 km	23h 16min	$2,005–$2,655
🇦🇪 Dubai	14,931 km	18h 19min	$1,755–$2,325
🇸🇬 Singapore	9,285 km	11h 40min	$1,355–$1,800

Other cities in New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Chatham Islands right now?

It is currently 2:29 PM on 21 July 2026 in Chatham Islands (UTC+12:45).

Does Chatham Islands observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Chatham Islands observes daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Chatham Islands and New York?

Chatham Islands is 16h 45min ahead of New York.

What is the UTC offset in Chatham Islands?

Chatham Islands is at UTC+12:45 (GMT+12:45).

When is sunrise and sunset in Chatham Islands today?

Sunrise is at 7:56 AM and sunset at 5:18 PM in Chatham Islands today.

What is the population of Chatham Islands?

Chatham Islands has an estimated population of 600.