Current Time in Masterton, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Lat/Long: 40.96° S, 175.66° E
Elevation: 103 m above sea level
Population rank: #26 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Wellington Region
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 15m 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
Masterton 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 Masterton, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Masterton
Masterton gets 9h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Masterton is at 07:43 and sunset in Masterton is at 16:57.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 13m near the June solstice to 15h 07m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Masterton and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Masterton's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
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Prayer Times in Masterton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 26 Jun ● | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:20 | 14:39 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:20 | 14:39 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:20 | 14:40 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:20 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:20 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:21 | 14:41 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 06:01 | 07:42 | 12:21 | 14:41 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Masterton
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Moon Phases & Times for Masterton
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How Far Is Masterton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,290 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Singapore | 8,595 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,280 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,469 km | NW (305deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,732 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,618 km | SE (140deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,437 km | W (277deg) |
| Dubai | 14,307 km | W (272deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Masterton?
Masterton next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Masterton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Masterton and you would surface near Santa María la Real de Nieva, Spain, about 13 km from the antipodal point at 41.0deg N, 4.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Masterton
What time is it in Masterton right now?
The current local time in Masterton is 18:08 on Friday, June 26, 2026. Masterton follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Masterton in?
Masterton 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 Masterton?
Is Masterton on daylight saving time right now?
No — Masterton is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 26, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Masterton today?
Today in Masterton: sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset is at 16:57, giving 9h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Masterton tonight?
The moon phase over Masterton tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 87.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Masterton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Masterton, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.