Nelson, New Zealand
Monday, May 18, 2026 • UTC+12 (GMT+12)
The current local time in Nelson, New Zealand is 02:52:50.
Quick Facts
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Oceania
- Population
- 54,400
- Coordinates
- 41.27° S, 173.28° E
- Time Zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Currency
- Dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Country Area
- 268,680 km²
Time Difference Between Nelson and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 16h behind | |
| Time in London | 11h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 3h behind | |
| Time in Sydney | 2h behind | |
| Time in Dubai | 8h behind | |
| Time in Singapore | 4h behind | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 19h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 10h behind |
Weather in Nelson
Current weather conditions in Nelson including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
6°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
86%
Wind
4.6 km/h
Visibility
0 km
14°
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16°
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Cities Near Nelson
- Time in Wellington125 km
- Time in Porirua132 km
- Time in Lower Hutt137 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Nelson
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Nelson and New York
- Time difference between Nelson and London
- Time difference between Nelson and Tokyo
- Time difference between Nelson and Sydney
- Time difference between Nelson and Dubai
- Time difference between Nelson and Singapore
- Time difference between Nelson and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Nelson and Paris
Map of Nelson
Map showing the location of Nelson at coordinates -41.27078, 173.28404.
About Nelson Time
Nelson is located in Oceania, New Zealandand follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone. The city has a population of approximately 54,400 people.
The current local time in Nelson is determined by the Pacific/Auckland time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Nelson, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson
What time zone is Nelson in?
Nelson is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (GMT+12) in New Zealand.
What is the current UTC offset for Nelson?
Nelson is currently at UTC+12 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Nelson observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Nelson observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Nelson?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Nelson, New Zealand, updated every second.