Current Time in Kaitaia, Far North District, Northland, New Zealand

3:09:46 PM

15:09:46

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Kaitaia is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kaitaia

Sunrise6:43 AMSolar noon1:12 PMSunset7:42 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
Northland
District
Far North District
Place type
City or town
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Elevation
Approximately 19 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 06' S / 173° 15' E
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Clock changes in Kaitaia

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
12 hr 58 min2 min 9 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
12 hr 58 min2 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(63.7° 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
12 hr 58 min2 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 00 min2 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 03 min2 min 9 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 05 min2 min 8 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 07 min2 min 7 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 09 min2 min 8 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 11 min2 min 6 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kaitaia

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Plan around Kaitaia

Upcoming public holidays in Northland

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

Frequently asked questions

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