What time zone is Rangiora in?

Rangiora uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.

When is the next clock change in Rangiora?

Clocks in Rangiora move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from NZDT (UTC+13:00) to NZST (UTC+12:00)

Does Rangiora observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Rangiora observes daylight saving time: NZDT (UTC+13) in summer and NZST (UTC+12) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Rangiora?

Rangiora is UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer

Current Time in Rangiora, Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand

8:26:19 PM

20:26:19

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) · UTC+13:00

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Rangiora is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rangiora

Sunrise6:20 AMSolar noon1:13 PMSunset8:07 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: New Zealand
Administrative area: Canterbury
District: Waimakariri District
Place type: City or town
Country currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Māori
Dialing code: +64
Population: 19,300
Elevation: Approximately 36 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 43° 18' S / 172° 35' E

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Clock changes in Rangiora

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, April 4, 2027

3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, April 5, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunday, September 27, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Solar noon: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 48 min2 min 47 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:49 AM – 8:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:12 AM – 9:15 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:32 AM – 9:55 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:20 AM (east, 108.3°)
Sunset: 8:07 PM (west, 251.4°)
Day length: 13 hr 48 min2 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:13 PM (59.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 8:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:12 AM – 9:15 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:32 AM – 9:55 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:44 PM (northeast, 58.0°)
Moonset: 6:16 AM (northwest, 297.6°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:28 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	6:20 AM	8:07 PM	13 hr 48 min	2 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:18 AM	8:09 PM	13 hr 51 min	2 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:17 AM	8:10 PM	13 hr 53 min	2 min 45 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:15 AM	8:11 PM	13 hr 56 min	2 min 45 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:14 AM	8:13 PM	13 hr 59 min	2 min 43 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:12 AM	8:14 PM	14 hr 01 min	2 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:11 AM	8:15 PM	14 hr 04 min	2 min 41 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Canterbury

Fri, Nov 13, 2026Christchurch Show Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rangiora in?: Rangiora uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) in winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
When is the next clock change in Rangiora?: Clocks in Rangiora move backward 1 hour on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, changing from NZDT (UTC+13:00) to NZST (UTC+12:00)
Does Rangiora observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Rangiora observes daylight saving time: NZDT (UTC+13) in summer and NZST (UTC+12) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rangiora?: Rangiora is UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer