Time Now in Ashburton, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Ashburton ranks
#13 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 43.9° S, 171.73° E
Elevation: 106 m above sea level
Population rank: #39 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Canterbury
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: NZST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZDT
Ashburton is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Ashburton, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ashburton
Daylight Hours in Ashburton
Ashburton gets 9h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ashburton is at 08:01 and sunset in Ashburton is at 17:17.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 53m near the June solstice to 15h 28m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Ashburton
What is the current local time in Ashburton?
The live local time in Ashburton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ashburton currently observes NZST, with a standard offset of UTC+12:00.
What time zone is Ashburton in?
Ashburton uses the NZST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+12:00.
Does Ashburton observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Ashburton switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Ashburton's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ashburton.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 06:16 | 08:01 | 12:39 | 14:57 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 06:15 | 08:00 | 12:39 | 14:58 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 06:15 | 07:59 | 12:39 | 14:59 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 06:14 | 07:58 | 12:39 | 15:00 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 06:13 | 07:58 | 12:39 | 15:01 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 06:13 | 07:57 | 12:39 | 15:01 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 06:12 | 07:56 | 12:39 | 15:02 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ashburton
Sunrise
in Ashburton
↑
8:01 AM
Sunset
in Ashburton
↓
5:17 PM
Day Length
9h 16m
Dawn
in Ashburton
7:28 AM
Dusk
in Ashburton
5:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ashburton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:54
Distances & Clock Changes in Ashburton
How Far Is Ashburton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,088 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Singapore | 8,368 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,406 km | NW (308deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,423 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Los Angeles | 11,189 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,557 km | SE (144deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,160 km | W (278deg) |
| Dubai | 13,995 km | W (272deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ashburton?
Ashburton next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Ashburton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ashburton and you would surface near Cedeira, Spain, about 32 km from the antipodal point at 43.9deg N, 8.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashburton
What time is it in Ashburton right now?
The current local time in Ashburton is 05:48 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Ashburton follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Ashburton in?
Ashburton uses the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone (UTC+12:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Ashburton?
Is Ashburton on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ashburton is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ashburton today?
Today in Ashburton: sunrise is at 08:01 and sunset is at 17:17, giving 9h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ashburton tonight?
The moon phase over Ashburton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Ashburton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ashburton, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.