Geographic position of Palmerston North
Palmerston North is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.3564° S, 175.6111° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,492 km (2,791 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 14,511 km (9,017 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 5,526 km (3,434 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 14,897 km (9,257 mi) east
Palmerston North lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Palmerston North
With a population of 91,300, Palmerston North ranks as the 10th most populous city in New Zealand, out of 58 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Palmerston North
Palmerston North Airport (PMR / NZPM) is a regional airport serving Palmerston North directly.
Current local time at the airport is 05:22:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Palmerston North
Palmerston North uses the IANA time zone identifier Pacific/Auckland. The current local offset is UTC+12 / NZST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+13 / NZDT to UTC+12 / NZST.
- The clock was moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+12 / NZST to UTC+13 / NZDT.
- The clock will be moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Palmerston North
Business hours in Palmerston North (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 5:00 PM (previous day) - 1:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 2:00 PM (previous day) - 10:00 PM (previous day) ( Partial overlap)
- London: 10:00 PM (previous day) - 6:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 2:30 AM - 10:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Palmerston North
Compare time in Palmerston North with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Palmerston North in?
Palmerston North follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Palmerston North at UTC+12.
What time is it in Palmerston North right now?
The current local time in Palmerston North is 05:22:05 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Palmerston North observe daylight saving time?
No. Palmerston North is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Palmerston North?
Palmerston North is currently UTC+12, meaning local time is +12 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Palmerston North?
Palmerston North Airport (PMR) is the airport serving Palmerston North. The current local time at the airport is 05:22:05.
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