Current local time in Takapuna, New Zealand
The live clock above shows the time in Takapuna. Takapuna is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, UTC+13 right now (NZDT).
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Region | Auckland |
| Population | about 185,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.79° S, 174.78° E |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Abbreviation | NZST / NZDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+12 (winter) / UTC+13 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Takapuna uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+12 (NZST) and UTC+13 (NZDT). The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:23 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 7:33 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| December solstice | 5:58 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 40 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Takapuna at about 1:29 PM in mid-January, and about 12:26 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Takapuna sits at 174.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 180.0° E.
Takapuna time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Takapuna |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 hours behind in Jan, 16 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 21 hours behind in Jan, 19 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 13 hours behind in Jan, 11 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 12 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 7.5 hours behind in Jan, 6.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| Sydney | 2 hours behind |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Takapuna |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 7 km (4 mi) | same time |
| Manukau | 25 km (16 mi) | same time |
| Hamilton | 118 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Wellington | 501 km (312 mi) | same time |
| Christchurch | 772 km (479 mi) | same time |
| Suva, Fiji | 2,105 km (1,308 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Newcastle, Australia | 2,136 km (1,327 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Sydney, Australia | 2,157 km (1,341 mi) | 2 hours behind |
Other cities in New Zealand
Questions people ask
What time zone is Takapuna in?
Takapuna is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, UTC+12, or UTC+13 during daylight saving time.
Does Takapuna have daylight saving time?
Takapuna uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+12 (NZST) and UTC+13 (NZDT). The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Takapuna when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Takapuna's clocks follow a zone centred on 180.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).