Current Time in Whanganui, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Whanganui ranks
#49 for most southerly.
Lat/Long: 39.93° S, 175.05° E
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #20 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Manawatu-Wanganui
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
Whanganui 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 Whanganui, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Whanganui
Whanganui gets 9h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Whanganui is at 07:39 and sunset in Whanganui is at 17:00.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the June solstice to 15h 00m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 05:58 | 07:39 | 12:19 | 14:43 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:59 | 07:39 | 12:20 | 14:43 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:59 | 07:39 | 12:20 | 14:43 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 06:00 | 07:40 | 12:20 | 14:43 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 06:00 | 07:40 | 12:20 | 14:43 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 06:00 | 07:40 | 12:20 | 14:43 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 06:00 | 07:41 | 12:21 | 14:43 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Whanganui
Sunrise
in Whanganui
↑
7:39 AM
Sunset
in Whanganui
↓
5:00 PM
Day Length
9h 21m
Dawn
in Whanganui
7:08 AM
Dusk
in Whanganui
5:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Whanganui
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 06:31
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:33
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How Far Is Whanganui From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,217 km | W (280deg) |
| Singapore | 8,519 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,155 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,360 km | NW (306deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,698 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,740 km | SE (141deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,371 km | W (278deg) |
| Dubai | 14,251 km | W (273deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Whanganui?
Whanganui next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Whanganui's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Whanganui and you would surface near Velada, Spain, about 6 km from the antipodal point at 39.9deg N, 4.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Whanganui
What time is it in Whanganui right now?
The current local time in Whanganui is 01:58 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Whanganui follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Whanganui in?
Whanganui 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 Whanganui?
Is Whanganui on daylight saving time right now?
No — Whanganui is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Whanganui today?
Today in Whanganui: sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset is at 17:00, giving 9h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Whanganui tonight?
The moon phase over Whanganui tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Whanganui?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Whanganui, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.