Current Time in Carterton, Carterton District, Wellington Region, New Zealand

5:15:33 PM

17:15:33

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Carterton

Sunrise6:08 AMSolar noon12:10 PMSunset6:14 PM
Next clock changeSep 27, 2026 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 4 days 8 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
Wellington Region
District
Carterton District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
10,300
Elevation
Approximately 84 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 01' S / 175° 31' E
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Clock changes in Carterton

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
12 hr 06 min2 min 42 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination78%
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 06 min2 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(48.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, September 27, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 06 min2 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 09 min2 min 43 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 11 min2 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 14 min2 min 43 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 17 min2 min 43 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 19 min2 min 43 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 22 min2 min 43 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Carterton

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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 Carterton in?
Carterton currently uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
When is the next clock change in Carterton?
Clocks in Carterton 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 Carterton currently on daylight saving time?
Carterton is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Carterton right now?
Carterton is currently UTC+12:00