Current Time in Brightwater, Tasman District, New Zealand

5:45:12 PM

17:45:12

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Brightwater is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Brightwater

Sunrise6:09 AMSolar noon1:11 PMSunset8:13 PM
Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 149 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
Tasman District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
2,390
Elevation
Approximately 35 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 22' S / 173° 07' E
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Clock changes in Brightwater

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
14 hr 04 min2 min 26 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination19%
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
14 hr 04 min2 min 26 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(64.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (19% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
14 hr 04 min2 min 26 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 06 min2 min 25 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 08 min2 min 23 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 11 min2 min 22 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 13 min2 min 20 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 15 min2 min 19 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 18 min2 min 17 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Brightwater

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Plan around Brightwater

Upcoming public holidays in Tasman

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. Boxing Day (substitute day)

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NelsonNelson City19 kmNEBlenheimMarlborough District71 kmE
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Frequently asked questions

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