Current Time in Whangarei, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Lat/Long: 35.73° S, 174.32° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #18 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Northland
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 25m 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
Whangarei 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 Whangarei, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Whangarei
Whangarei gets 9h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Whangarei is at 07:30 and sunset in Whangarei is at 17:15.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the June solstice to 14h 35m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Whangarei and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 05:56 | 07:30 | 12:22 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:56 | 07:30 | 12:23 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:56 | 07:30 | 12:23 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:57 | 07:31 | 12:23 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:57 | 07:31 | 12:23 | 14:58 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:57 | 07:31 | 12:23 | 14:58 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:57 | 07:32 | 12:24 | 14:58 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Whangarei
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Moon Phases & Times for Whangarei
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How Far Is Whangarei From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,115 km | W (269deg) |
| Singapore | 8,351 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,713 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,035 km | NW (306deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,447 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 12,141 km | SE (140deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,238 km | W (280deg) |
| Dubai | 14,150 km | W (276deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Whangarei?
Whangarei next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Whangarei's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Whangarei and you would surface near Tangier, Morocco, about 12 km from the antipodal point at 35.7deg N, 5.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Whangarei
What time is it in Whangarei right now?
The current local time in Whangarei is 06:39 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Whangarei follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Whangarei in?
Whangarei 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 Whangarei?
Is Whangarei on daylight saving time right now?
No — Whangarei is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Whangarei today?
Today in Whangarei: sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset is at 17:15, giving 9h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Whangarei tonight?
The moon phase over Whangarei tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Whangarei?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Whangarei, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.