Online Quran Classes in New Zealand: Lesson Times Guide

Families in New Zealand can take live one-to-one Quran lessons with Online Quran College from home. To keep a lesson at the same local time all year, tell the coordinator your city, the days you prefer and the date you want to start, because New Zealand changes its clocks twice a year.

This guide covers New Zealand time zones, the 2027 daylight saving dates, example lesson times, which course to start with, fees and how to request a free trial.

What time zone does New Zealand use?

Mainland New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Dunedin, uses one time zone:

• New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): UTC+12, from early April to late September.
• New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): UTC+13, from late September to early April.

The Chatham Islands keep their own time, 45 minutes ahead of the mainland. If you live there, mention it in your enquiry.

When does daylight saving change in 2027?

• Daylight saving ends on Sunday 4 April 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
• Daylight saving starts again on Sunday 26 September 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.

New Zealand changes its clocks on different dates from the UK, Europe and North America. Always agree lesson times in New Zealand time so the timetable stays correct after each change.

What do lesson times look like from New Zealand?

Our time planner compares your local time with Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5), which never changes. New Zealand is 8 hours ahead of Pakistan during NZDT and 7 hours ahead during NZST. For example:

• A 4:00 pm after-school lesson in Auckland is 8:00 am in Pakistan during NZDT and 9:00 am during NZST.
• A 7:00 pm evening lesson in Wellington is 11:00 am in Pakistan during NZDT and 12:00 pm during NZST.

Share two or three possible lesson windows in your enquiry, and the coordinator will confirm which teacher is available.

Which course should we start with?

• Noorani Qaida: for children from about 4½ years old and for adults learning the Arabic letters.
• Quran Reading with Tajweed (Nazara): for learners who can read slowly and want fluent, correct recitation.
• Hifz ul Quran: for learners who already read the Quran and want to memorise it.

Adults starting or returning to study can read our guide to Quran classes for adults. If you would prefer a female teacher, choose that on the trial form; see learning with a female teacher.

How much do lessons cost?

Fees are published in US dollars. Monthly packages range from US$30 to US$50 for two to four live 30-minute classes a week, and the Leisure and Weekend plans cost US$35 and US$40. Each additional child from the same household receives 15% off their monthly fee. The coordinator confirms your final fee and the currency you pay in before you enrol. See all fees and packages.

How do we request a free trial?

The 3-day free trial is available on every plan except the Weekend plan, and no card is needed.

1. Open the free-trial form with New Zealand selected.
2. Choose the learner's age group, and add the course and teacher preference if you know them.
3. A coordinator contacts you by WhatsApp or email to agree the course, teacher and lesson time in New Zealand time.

Families in Australia can use our Australian lesson times guide instead.