Current Time in Aotea, Porirua City, Wellington Region, New Zealand

3:09:33 PM

15:09:33

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Aotea is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Aotea

Sunrise6:30 AMSolar noon1:04 PMSunset7:38 PM
Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 169 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
4,170
Elevation
Approximately 212 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 37' S / 175° 18' E
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Clock changes in Aotea

Next clock change

Upcoming

3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
13 hr 08 min2 min 33 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%
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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
13 hr 08 min2 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(59.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Sunday, October 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
13 hr 08 min2 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 10 min2 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 13 min2 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 15 min2 min 31 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 18 min2 min 31 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 20 min2 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 23 min2 min 30 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in New Zealand

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

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Frequently asked questions

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