Oceania · Polynesia · Dependency
Current time in Niue
A single time zone at UTC-11:00.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
About Niue's time
A single time zone.
Niue operates on a single timezone, Niue Time (UTC-11:00), one of the earliest time zones in the world, sitting just west of the International Date Line. It does not observe daylight saving time, keeping things simple with one consistent offset year-round.
Major cities
Cities of Niue.
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Things about Niue's time.
Niue's UTC-11:00 offset places it among the first places on Earth to welcome each new day — it's one of the last inhabited places to experience midnight on New Year's Eve, yet among the first to greet the dawn. Despite its small size and population of roughly 1,600, Niue maintains its own distinct timezone identity. The island's location in the South Pacific means it shares its UTC-11:00 offset with a handful of other Pacific territories, but as a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, its timekeeping is entirely its own.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niue's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What timezone is Niue in?
- Niue uses Niue Time, which is UTC-11:00. It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset remains constant throughout the year.
- Does Niue observe daylight saving time?
- No, Niue does not observe daylight saving time. The offset stays at UTC-11:00 all year round.
- Is Niue in the same timezone as New Zealand?
- No. While Niue is in free association with New Zealand, it is 23 to 24 hours behind New Zealand time. Niue is at UTC-11:00, while New Zealand Standard Time is UTC+12:00 (UTC+13:00 during daylight saving).
- Is Niue one of the first or last timezones?
- Niue's UTC-11:00 makes it one of the last inhabited time zones — places like American Samoa and parts of the Pacific share this offset. Niue is among the last places to experience midnight, making it one of the final countries to ring in the New Year.
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