Time zone · Oceania
NIST
Norfolk Island Standard Time
Norfolk Island Standard Time (NIST) governs the clocks on this remote Pacific island, where a forward-looking calendar and a modest tie to Canberra keep Norfolk in sync with Australia's peak business hours—yet distinct enough to demand care from the mainland.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Current offset
UTC+11:00
Standard · +11
Daylight saving
Not active
Returns 4 Oct 2026
IANA zones
1
1 observe DST, 0 don't
DST offset
UTC+12:00
NFDT · +1h
About NIST
Standard time, with a summer shift.
Norfolk Island Standard Time (NIST) governs the clocks on this remote Pacific island, where a forward-looking calendar and a modest tie to Canberra keep Norfolk in sync with Australia's peak business hours—yet distinct enough to demand care from the mainland.
DST schedule · NIST · NFDT
2026 Sunday · clocks spring forward
Clocks spring forward by one hour · in 4 months.
One year, two clocks
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to NIST.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on NIST
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC+11:00
Where NIST is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC+11:00
Other zones at UTC+11:00 right now.
These named zones share NIST's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about NIST, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Is Norfolk Island closer to New Zealand or Australia?
- Despite being administered by Australia, Norfolk Island sits in the Pacific Ocean roughly 1,400 km east of Byron Bay, which places it closer to New Zealand than most of mainland Australia.
- Why does a territory with ~2,000 residents have its own time zone?
- Historically, Norfolk operated on a distinct schedule, and even after self-government ended, the island kept its own zone for clarity in shipping, travel, and administration.
- Do visitors change their phones automatically?
- Most modern devices auto-update, but some overseas travelers have reported apps defaulting to UTC+10—worth double-checking before booking ferry or charter flights.
- What's the impact of DST transitions?
- Clocks spring forward in October and fall back in April, teaming with Australia's eastern states, but any flights, hotels, or bookings between June and August may still be affected if your team is in Europe or the Americas.
- Is NIST ever in "lunchtime" with Sydney?
- No—Norfolk is always one hour ahead of Sydney, sharing lunch only during Australian Eastern Summer Time.
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