Current Time in Clifton, Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand

5:44:56 PM

17:44:56

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Clifton is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Clifton

Sunrise6:16 AMSolar noon1:30 PMSunset8:44 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
Southland
District
Invercargill City
Place type
Neighborhood or section
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
1,990
Elevation
Approximately 4 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
46° 26' S / 168° 21' E
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Clock changes in Clifton

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 27 min2 min 57 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 27 min2 min 57 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
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 27 min2 min 57 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 30 min2 min 56 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 33 min2 min 54 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 36 min2 min 52 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 39 min2 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 42 min2 min 49 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 44 min2 min 46 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Clifton

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Plan around Clifton

Upcoming public holidays in Southland

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

Nearby places

InvercargillInvercargill City5 kmN
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Frequently asked questions

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