Current Time in Rakaia, Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand

4:41:35 PM

16:41:35

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Rakaia is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rakaia

Sunrise6:08 AMSolar noon1:15 PMSunset8:22 PM
Next clock changeApr 4, 2027 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 149 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
Canterbury
District
Ashburton District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
1,680
Elevation
Approximately 118 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 45' S / 172° 01' E
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Clock changes in Rakaia

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
14 hr 14 min2 min 40 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination19%
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
14 hr 14 min2 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(61.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (19% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
14 hr 14 min2 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 17 min2 min 38 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 19 min2 min 37 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 22 min2 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 24 min2 min 34 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 27 min2 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
14 hr 30 min2 min 30 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rakaia

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Plan around Rakaia

Upcoming public holidays in Canterbury

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

Nearby places

AshburtonAshburton District28 kmSWChristchurchChristchurch City55 kmNETimaruTimaru District94 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

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