Current Time in Waikanae, Kapiti Coast District, Wellington Region, New Zealand

3:10:00 PM

15:10:00

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

Pacific/Auckland

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Waikanae is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Waikanae

Sunrise6:30 AMSolar noon1:05 PMSunset7:41 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
Wellington Region
District
Kapiti Coast District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
13,600
Elevation
Approximately 30 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 52' S / 175° 04' E
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Clock changes in Waikanae

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 11 min2 min 40 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
13 hr 11 min2 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(57.9° 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
13 hr 11 min2 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 13 min2 min 39 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 16 min2 min 39 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 19 min2 min 38 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 21 min2 min 38 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 24 min2 min 37 sec longer than the previous day
13 hr 26 min2 min 37 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in New Zealand

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

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Frequently asked questions

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