🇳🇫 What Time Zone Is Norfolk Island In?
Norfolk Island time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Pacific/Norfolk |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+12 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+11 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM (UTC+12 → UTC+11) · Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM (UTC+11 → UTC+12) |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Norfolk Island and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 12 hours ahead | 11 hours ahead |
| London | 12 hours ahead | 10 hours ahead |
| New York | 17 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 6 hours 30 minutes ahead | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 3 hours ahead | 2 hours ahead |
"Ahead" means Norfolk Island is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Norfolk Island time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Norfolk Island use?
Norfolk Island uses Pacific/Norfolk. Its offset is UTC+12 in January and UTC+11 in July.
Does Norfolk Island observe daylight saving time?
Its clocks change. In 2026, clocks in Pacific/Norfolk change twice: Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM (UTC+12 → UTC+11); Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM (UTC+11 → UTC+12).
What is the time difference between Norfolk Island and New York?
In January Norfolk Island is 17 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 15 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Norfolk Island and India?
In January Norfolk Island is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.