Current Time in Wanaka, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

7:03:31 AM

07:03:31

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Wanaka

Sunrise6:28 AMSolar noon12:35 PMSunset6:43 PM
Next clock changeSep 27, 2026 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 1 day 18 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
13,200
Elevation
Approximately 325 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
44° 42' S / 169° 09' E
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Clock changes in Wanaka

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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 15 min3 min 5 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 15 min3 min 5 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(46.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% 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 15 min3 min 5 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 18 min3 min 5 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 21 min3 min 5 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 24 min3 min 6 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 28 min3 min 5 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 31 min3 min 6 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 34 min3 min 5 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Wanaka

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