Current Time in Hornby, Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand

10:37:24 AM

10:37:24

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) · UTC+12:00

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Hornby is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Hornby

Sunrise6:12 AMSolar noon12:21 PMSunset6:30 PM
Next clock changeSep 27, 2026 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 15 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
Canterbury
District
Christchurch City
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
8,790
Elevation
Approximately 26 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 32' S / 172° 31' E
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Clock changes in Hornby

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 18 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 18 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(47.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, September 27, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 18 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 21 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 24 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 27 min2 min 59 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 30 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 33 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 36 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Hornby

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Upcoming public holidays in Canterbury

  1. Labour Day
  2. Christchurch Show Day
  3. Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Hornby in?
Hornby currently uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
When is the next clock change in Hornby?
Clocks in Hornby move forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from NZST (UTC+12:00) to NZDT (UTC+13:00)
Is Hornby currently on daylight saving time?
Hornby is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Hornby right now?
Hornby is currently UTC+12:00