Current Time in Whakatane, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Lat/Long: 37.96° S, 176.99° E
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Population rank: #47 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Bay of Plenty
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 10m 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 Whakatane
Whakatane gets 9h 34m of daylight today — sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset is at 16:58.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the June solstice to 14h 48m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:47 | 07:24 | 12:11 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:47 | 07:24 | 12:11 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:48 | 07:25 | 12:11 | 14:40 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:48 | 07:25 | 12:12 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:48 | 07:25 | 12:12 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:49 | 07:26 | 12:12 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:49 | 07:26 | 12:12 | 14:41 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Whakatane
Sunrise
in Whakatane
↑
7:24 AM
Sunset
in Whakatane
↓
4:58 PM
Day Length
9h 34m
Dawn
in Whakatane
6:54 AM
Dusk
in Whakatane
5:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Whakatane
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
21.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:39
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:04
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How Far Is Whakatane From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,358 km | W (273deg) |
| Singapore | 8,635 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,045 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,372 km | NW (304deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,428 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,799 km | SE (139deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,510 km | W (277deg) |
| New York | 14,074 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Whakatane?
Whakatane next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Whakatane's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Whakatane and you would surface near La Iruela, Spain, about 5 km from the antipodal point at 38.0deg N, 3.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Whakatane
What time is it in Whakatane right now?
The current local time in Whakatane is 17:40 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Whakatane follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Whakatane in?
Whakatane 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 Whakatane?
Is Whakatane on daylight saving time right now?
No — Whakatane is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Whakatane today?
Today in Whakatane: sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset is at 16:58, giving 9h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Whakatane tonight?
The moon phase over Whakatane tonight is Waning Crescent with 21.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Whakatane?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Whakatane, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.