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New Zealand Daylight Time
IANA identifier Pacific/Auckland, standard offset UTC+12:00.
- IANA identifier
- Pacific/Auckland
- Standard offset
- UTC+12:00
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+13:00
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Pacific/Auckland
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for New Zealand Daylight Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for New Zealand Daylight Time is Pacific/Auckland. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Pacific/Auckland?
The standard offset for Pacific/Auckland is UTC+12:00. This means local time is +12:00 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Pacific/Auckland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific/Auckland shifts to UTC+13:00 during daylight saving time, so its offset changes during part of the year.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Pacific/Auckland. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Pacific/Auckland?
Pacific/Auckland is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.