What time zone is Waimataitai in?

Waimataitai 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 Waimataitai?

Clocks in Waimataitai 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 Waimataitai observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Waimataitai?

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

Current Time in Waimataitai, Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand

8:26:59 PM

20:26:59

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Waimataitai is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Waimataitai

Sunrise6:23 AMSolar noon1:18 PMSunset8:15 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: New Zealand
Administrative area: Canterbury
District: Timaru District
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Māori
Dialing code: +64
Population: 2,210
Elevation: Approximately 18 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 44° 22' S / 171° 14' E

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Clock changes in Waimataitai

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: 6:23 AM
Solar noon: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 52 min2 min 54 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:52 AM – 8:46 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:14 AM – 9:24 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:33 AM – 10:06 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:23 AM (east, 108.7°)
Sunset: 8:15 PM (west, 251.1°)
Day length: 13 hr 52 min2 min 54 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:18 PM (58.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:52 AM – 8:46 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 9:24 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:33 AM – 10:06 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:54 PM (northeast, 57.3°)
Moonset: 6:18 AM (northwest, 298.2°)
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	6:23 AM	8:15 PM	13 hr 52 min	2 min 54 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:21 AM	8:16 PM	13 hr 55 min	2 min 53 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:20 AM	8:17 PM	13 hr 58 min	2 min 52 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:18 AM	8:19 PM	14 hr 00 min	2 min 51 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:17 AM	8:20 PM	14 hr 03 min	2 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:16 AM	8:22 PM	14 hr 06 min	2 min 49 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:14 AM	8:23 PM	14 hr 09 min	2 min 47 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Canterbury

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Waimataitai in?: Waimataitai 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 Waimataitai?: Clocks in Waimataitai 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 Waimataitai observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Waimataitai observes daylight saving time: NZDT (UTC+13) in summer and NZST (UTC+12) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Waimataitai?: Waimataitai is UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer