Current Time in Porirua, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Porirua ranks
#18 for first into the new day · #38 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 41.13° S, 174.85° E
Elevation: 58 m above sea level
Population rank: #15 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Wellington Region
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 20m 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
Daylight Hours in Porirua
Porirua gets 9h 15m of daylight today — sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset is at 16:57.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 12m near the June solstice to 15h 08m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Porirua and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 06:00 | 07:42 | 12:20 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 06:00 | 07:42 | 12:20 | 14:40 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:20 | 14:40 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 06:01 | 07:43 | 12:20 | 14:40 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 06:01 | 07:44 | 12:20 | 14:40 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 06:02 | 07:44 | 12:21 | 14:40 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 06:02 | 07:44 | 12:21 | 14:40 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Porirua
Sunrise
in Porirua
↑
7:42 AM
Sunset
in Porirua
↓
4:57 PM
Day Length
9h 15m
Dawn
in Porirua
7:10 AM
Dusk
in Porirua
5:29 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Porirua
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
24.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:36
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How Far Is Porirua From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,228 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Singapore | 8,534 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,264 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,424 km | NW (306deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,797 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,647 km | SE (141deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,372 km | W (277deg) |
| Dubai | 14,240 km | W (272deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Porirua?
Porirua next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Porirua's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Porirua and you would surface near Cantalapiedra, Spain, about 3 km from the antipodal point at 41.1deg N, 5.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Porirua
What time is it in Porirua right now?
The current local time in Porirua is 07:59 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Porirua follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Porirua in?
Porirua 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 Porirua?
Is Porirua on daylight saving time right now?
No — Porirua is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Porirua today?
Today in Porirua: sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset is at 16:57, giving 9h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Porirua tonight?
The moon phase over Porirua tonight is Waning Crescent with 24.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Porirua?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Porirua, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.