Current Time in Waitara, New Plymouth District, Taranaki Region, New Zealand

2:00:08 PM

14:00:08

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) · UTC+12:00

Pacific/Auckland

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Time zone details

Waitara is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Waitara

Sunrise6:26 AMSolar noon12:18 PMSunset6:11 PM
Next clock changeSep 27, 2026 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 12 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
New Zealand
Administrative area
Taranaki Region
District
New Plymouth District
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Practical

Languages
English, Māori
Dialing code
+64
Population
7,730
Elevation
Approximately 8 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 00' S / 174° 14' E
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Clock changes in Waitara

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM NZST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM NZST3:00 AM NZDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 46 min2 min 29 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination9%
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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 46 min2 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(47.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 46 min2 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 48 min2 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 51 min2 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 53 min2 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 56 min2 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
11 hr 58 min2 min 31 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 01 min2 min 30 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Waitara

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Upcoming national public holidays in New Zealand

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

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Waitara in?
Waitara currently uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Its IANA time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
When is the next clock change in Waitara?
Clocks in Waitara move forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from NZST (UTC+12:00) to NZDT (UTC+13:00)
Is Waitara currently on daylight saving time?
Waitara is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Waitara right now?
Waitara is currently UTC+12:00