Time Now in Taupo, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Taupo ranks
#45 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 38.68° S, 176.08° E
Elevation: 405 m above sea level
Population rank: #30 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Waikato 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
Taupo sits in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, UTC+12:00. Daylight saving time is not in effect at the moment, so the city is on its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Perched at about 405 m, Taupo sits well above the coast. Taupo is fairly isolated: even Sydney lies some 2285 km off. Taupo is a significant city in New Zealand, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Taupo sees 10h 48m between a 06:54 sunrise and a 17:43 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Taupo
Daylight Hours in Taupo
Taupo gets 10h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Taupo is at 06:54 and sunset in Taupo is at 17:43.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 27m near the June solstice to 14h 52m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Taupo and Major Cities
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Other Cities in New Zealand with Local Time
Cities Sharing Taupo's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Taupo.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 05:23 | 06:54 | 12:19 | 15:17 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:22 | 06:53 | 12:18 | 15:18 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:20 | 06:52 | 12:18 | 15:19 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:19 | 06:50 | 12:18 | 15:19 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:18 | 06:49 | 12:18 | 15:20 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:16 | 06:47 | 12:17 | 15:20 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 05:15 | 06:46 | 12:17 | 15:21 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Taupo
Sunrise
in Taupo
↑
6:54 AM
Sunset
in Taupo
↓
5:43 PM
Day Length
10h 48m
Dawn
in Taupo
6:27 AM
Dusk
in Taupo
6:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Taupo
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
59.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:48
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:45
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Distances & Clock Changes in Taupo
How Far Is Taupo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,285 km | W (276deg) |
| Singapore | 8,574 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,076 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,352 km | NW (305deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,540 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,790 km | SE (140deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,441 km | W (277deg) |
| New York | 14,181 km | ENE (64deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Taupo?
Taupo next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Taupo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Taupo and you would surface near Aldea del Rey, Spain, about 9 km from the antipodal point at 38.7deg N, 3.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taupo
What time is it in Taupo right now?
The current local time in Taupo is 13:32 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Taupo follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Taupo in?
Taupo 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 Taupo?
Is Taupo on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 21, 2026, Taupo is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Taupo today?
Taupo sees sunrise at 06:54 and sunset at 17:43 today, giving 10h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Taupo tonight?
Tonight the moon over Taupo is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 59.1%.
What is solar time in Taupo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Taupo, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.