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

3:54:52 PM

15:54:52

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Geraldine is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Geraldine

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon1:20 PMSunset8:00 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
Canterbury
District
Timaru District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
2,301
Elevation
Approximately 119 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
44° 05' S / 171° 14' E
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Clock changes in Geraldine

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 18 min2 min 59 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 18 min2 min 59 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(54.7° 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 18 min2 min 59 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 21 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 24 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 27 min2 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 30 min2 min 57 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 33 min2 min 57 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 36 min2 min 56 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Geraldine

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Plan around Geraldine

Upcoming public holidays in Canterbury

  1. Labour Day
  2. Christchurch Show Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

TimaruTimaru District34 kmSAshburtonAshburton District44 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

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