What time zone is Motueka in?

Motueka 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 Motueka?

Clocks in Motueka 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 Motueka observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Motueka?

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

Current Time in Motueka, Tasman District, New Zealand

5:46:04 PM

17:46:04

Thursday, November 5, 2026

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Motueka is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Motueka

Sunrise6:10 AMSolar noon1:11 PMSunset8:13 PM

Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 149 daysUpcomingView details Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Māori
Dialing code: +64
Population: 7,485
Elevation: Approximately 3 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 07' S / 173° 01' E

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Clock changes in Motueka

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: 6:10 AM
Solar noon: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight duration: 14 hr 03 min2 min 25 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:40 AM – 8:43 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:03 AM – 9:20 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:23 AM – 10:00 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination19%

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:10 AM (east, 111.6°)
Sunset: 8:13 PM (west, 248.2°)
Day length: 14 hr 03 min2 min 25 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:11 PM (64.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:40 AM – 8:43 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 9:20 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 10:00 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (19% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:54 AM (east, 85.2°)
Moonset: 4:01 PM (west, 270.7°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, November 5	6:10 AM	8:13 PM	14 hr 03 min	2 min 25 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, November 6	6:09 AM	8:14 PM	14 hr 05 min	2 min 24 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:08 AM	8:15 PM	14 hr 07 min	2 min 22 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	6:07 AM	8:16 PM	14 hr 10 min	2 min 21 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 9	6:06 AM	8:18 PM	14 hr 12 min	2 min 19 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	6:05 AM	8:19 PM	14 hr 14 min	2 min 17 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	6:03 AM	8:20 PM	14 hr 17 min	2 min 16 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Tasman

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Frequently asked questions

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