Timaru — Local Time

20:07:12

Thursday, June 4, 2026

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) UTC+12

Sunrise

08:03

Sunset

17:03

Day Length

9h 0m

Solar Noon

12:33

Sun is highest in the sky

Civil Dawn: 07:30 · Civil Dusk: 17:36

Golden hour · Morning

08:03 AM – 08:50 AM

Golden hour · Evening

04:16 PM – 05:03 PM

-1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

NZDT → NZST Apr 4, 2026 Clocks fall back 1 hour

NZST → NZDT Sep 26, 2026 Clocks spring forward 1 hour

Next change: Sep 26, 2026 (in 115d)

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 84%

Moonrise: 22:10 · Moonset: 10:34

Last Quarter · 4d

Time Difference

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Timaru, New Zealand

44° 24' S, 171° 15' E

Upcoming Holidays

Sun, Jun 28 Matariki

24d

Mon, Oct 26 Labour Day

144d

Fri, Dec 25 Christmas Day

204d

Sat, Dec 26 Boxing Day

205d

Fri, Jan 1 New Year's Day

211d

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Nearby Cities

Saint Andrews 16.0 km

Pleasant Point 17.7 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Timaru?

The current local time in Timaru, New Zealand is displayed above in real-time. Timaru uses the NZST timezone (UTC+12).

Does Timaru observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Timaru observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in September 2026 and fall back in April 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Timaru?

Today in Timaru, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset is at 17:03. The total day length is 9h 0m.

What is the UTC offset for Timaru?

Timaru is in the NZST timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+12. The IANA timezone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.