Current Time in Pacific/Chatham Time Zone
IANA Name: Pacific/Chatham
Standard Offset: UTC +12:45
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC +13:45
DST Abbreviation: GMT+1345
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
The Pacific/Chatham time zone at a glance
| Right now | 00:16 on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+12:45 (12 hours and 45 minutes ahead of UTC) |
| Abbreviation | +1245 |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Region | Pacific |
What time is it in Pacific/Chatham?
The current local time in the Pacific/Chatham zone is 00:16 on Wednesday, 01 July 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on +1245, which is UTC+12:45 - That's 12 hours and 45 minutes ahead of UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Pacific/Chatham uses daylight saving time, so the clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in autumn. Right now it is on standard time. Because of this, its UTC offset is not the same all year. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert Pacific/Chatham time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 00:45 local time, and 09:00 local time = 20:15 UTC. These examples use today's +1245 offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use Pacific/Chatham when software asks for a time zone
Pacific/Chatham is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC+12:45, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Why the UTC+12:45 offset uses 45 minutes
This zone is not aligned to a whole hour. It is 12 hours and 45 minutes from UTC, so conversions need the minute part too. That is why this page shows both the live clock and conversion examples.
Where is Pacific/Chatham time used?
It is the official local time in New Zealand.
Best next checks for Pacific/Chatham
For a real-world meeting, compare Pacific/Chatham with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in New Zealand? Remember they are on UTC+12:45. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The Pacific/Chatham time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the Pacific/Chatham time zone?
Pacific/Chatham is a time zone in the Pacific region. It runs on +1245, which is UTC+12:45.
What is the UTC offset of Pacific/Chatham?
Pacific/Chatham is UTC+12:45 right now - 12 hours and 45 minutes ahead of UTC. The offset shifts by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does Pacific/Chatham use daylight saving time?
Yes. The clocks move forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn.
Which countries use Pacific/Chatham time?
It is used in New Zealand.
How Alarm.now reads Pacific/Chatham
IANA rule set and current offset
Pacific/Chatham is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation GMT+1245, daylight abbreviation GMT+1345, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.