Current Time in Hokitika, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand

6:27:36 PM

18:27:36

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Hokitika is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Hokitika

Sunrise6:33 AMSolar noon1:20 PMSunset8:08 PM
Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 162 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
West Coast
District
Westland District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
3,350
Elevation
Approximately 6 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 43' S / 170° 58' E
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Clock changes in Hokitika

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 35 min2 min 47 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination88%
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Friday, October 23, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
13 hr 35 min2 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(58.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
13 hr 35 min2 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 37 min2 min 46 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 40 min2 min 45 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 43 min2 min 45 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 46 min2 min 43 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 48 min2 min 43 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 51 min2 min 42 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Hokitika

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Plan around Hokitika

Upcoming public holidays in Westland

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

Frequently asked questions

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