Current local time in Tauranga, New Zealand
NZDT · UTC+13:00 · New Zealand Daylight Time
About Tauranga
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand uses the New Zealand Daylight Time time zone (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+13:00. Population: about 110,338.
| Country: | New Zealand |
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| State / region: | Bay of Plenty |
| Coordinates: | 37°41′S / 176°10′E |
| Population: | 110,338 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Languages: | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| Country calling code: | +64 |
Time zone in Tauranga
| IANA time zone: | Pacific/Auckland |
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| Time zone name: | New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+13:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in New Zealand: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Tauranga is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+12:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 4 April 2027 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+12:00 (NZST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Tauranga today
| Sunrise: | 06:19 |
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| Sunset: | 19:39 |
| Solar noon: | 12:59 |
| Day length: | 13h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:52 – 20:07 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (NZDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Tauranga
- London+12 hTauranga is 12 hours ahead of London
- New York+17 hTauranga is 17 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+12 hTauranga is 12 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tauranga time
What time zone is Tauranga in?
Tauranga uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland (New Zealand Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+13:00.
Does Tauranga observe daylight saving time?
Tauranga is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+12:00.
What is the time difference between Tauranga and London?
Right now Tauranga is 12 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Tauranga and New York?
Right now Tauranga is 17 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.