Time Now in Whangarei, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Whangarei ranks
#1 for first into the new day.
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 keeps its clocks on UTC+12:00, in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Whangarei lies barely above sea level, at roughly 7 m. The nearest big city, Sydney, is a distant 2115 km away. Whangarei is a significant city in New Zealand, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Whangarei sees 11h 45m between a 06:26 sunrise and a 18:11 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Whangarei
Daylight Hours in Whangarei
Whangarei gets 11h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Whangarei is at 06:26 and sunset in Whangarei is at 18:11.
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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Cities Sharing Whangarei's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Whangarei.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 04:59 | 06:26 | 12:18 | 15:39 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:57 | 06:25 | 12:18 | 15:39 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:56 | 06:23 | 12:18 | 15:39 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:54 | 06:22 | 12:17 | 15:40 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:53 | 06:20 | 12:17 | 15:40 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:51 | 06:19 | 12:17 | 15:40 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:50 | 06:17 | 12:16 | 15:40 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Whangarei
Sunrise
in Whangarei
↑
6:26 AM
Sunset
in Whangarei
↓
6:11 PM
Day Length
11h 45m
Dawn
in Whangarei
6:00 AM
Dusk
in Whangarei
6:37 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Whangarei
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:36
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Whangarei
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 20:48 on Sunday, September 13, 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. As of September 13, 2026, Whangarei is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Whangarei today?
Whangarei sees sunrise at 06:26 and sunset at 18:11 today, giving 11h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Whangarei tonight?
Tonight the moon over Whangarei is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 5.8%.
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.