What time zone is Mataura in?

Mataura 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 Mataura?

Clocks in Mataura 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 Mataura observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Mataura observes daylight saving time: NZDT (UTC+13) in summer and NZST (UTC+12) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Mataura?

Mataura is UTC+12 in winter and UTC+13 in summer

Current Time in Mataura, Gore District, Southland, New Zealand

4:04:02 PM

16:04:02

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Mataura is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Mataura

Sunrise6:48 AMSolar noon1:30 PMSunset8:12 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: New Zealand
Administrative area: Southland
District: Gore District
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Māori
Dialing code: +64
Population: 1,680
Elevation: Approximately 64 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 46° 10' S / 168° 51' E

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Clock changes in Mataura

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, April 4, 2027

3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, April 5, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunday, September 27, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Solar noon: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 24 min3 min 13 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:17 AM – 8:43 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:39 AM – 9:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:59 AM – 10:02 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:48 AM (east, 103.5°)
Sunset: 8:12 PM (west, 256.2°)
Day length: 13 hr 24 min3 min 13 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:30 PM (52.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:17 AM – 8:43 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:39 AM – 9:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 10:02 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:16 AM (southeast, 132.3°)
Moonset: 1:25 AM (southwest, 228.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:13 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	6:48 AM	8:12 PM	13 hr 24 min	3 min 13 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:46 AM	8:14 PM	13 hr 27 min	3 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:45 AM	8:15 PM	13 hr 31 min	3 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:43 AM	8:16 PM	13 hr 34 min	3 min 12 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:41 AM	8:18 PM	13 hr 37 min	3 min 11 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:39 AM	8:19 PM	13 hr 40 min	3 min 10 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:37 AM	8:21 PM	13 hr 43 min	3 min 10 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Southland

Mon, Oct 26, 2026Labour Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

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