Current Time in Balclutha, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

12:18:13 PM

12:18:13

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) · UTC+12:00

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Balclutha is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Balclutha

Sunrise6:48 AMSolar noon12:37 PMSunset6:26 PM
Next clock changeSep 27, 2026 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 13 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
Otago
District
Clutha District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
4,441
Elevation
Approximately 27 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
46° 14' S / 169° 45' E
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Clock changes in Balclutha

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 37 min3 min 12 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination4%
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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 37 min3 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(39.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 37 min3 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 40 min3 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 44 min3 min 13 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 47 min3 min 14 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 50 min3 min 13 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 53 min3 min 14 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 56 min3 min 14 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Balclutha

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Upcoming national public holidays in New Zealand

  1. Labour Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Balclutha in?
Balclutha currently uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
When is the next clock change in Balclutha?
Clocks in Balclutha move forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from NZST (UTC+12:00) to NZDT (UTC+13:00)
Is Balclutha currently on daylight saving time?
Balclutha is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Balclutha right now?
Balclutha is currently UTC+12:00