What time is it in Tauranga right now?

The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Tauranga, New Zealand, updated every second from your device's clock and the IANA time zone rules for Pacific/Auckland. Tauranga is 13 hours ahead of UTC right now.

What time zone is Tauranga in?

Tauranga uses NZDT (New Zealand Time). Its IANA time zone identifier is Pacific/Auckland, and the current UTC offset is UTC+13.

Does Tauranga observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Clocks last changed on Sun, Sep 27, 2026. The next change is on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back 1 hour.

How do I schedule a meeting with someone in Tauranga?

Open the time zone converter for Tauranga to see what a given time there is for you, or use the meeting planner to find the hours when both of you are at work. A Cal.com booking link does the conversion for your guests automatically: they see your availability in their own time zone and pick a slot that works.

Current local time in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Tauranga is on NZDT (New Zealand Time), UTC+13. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027.

Tauranga, New Zealand

12:55 AM:28NZDT

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

UTC+13

Country: New Zealand
Region: Bay of Plenty
Lat/Long: 37°41'S / 176°10'E
Elevation: 18 m
Population: 161,000
Currency: Dollar (NZD)
Languages: English, Māori
Dialling code: +64

Time zone in Tauranga

Time zone
NZDT
New Zealand Time
UTC offset
UTC+13
13 hours ahead of UTC
DST started
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Clocks went forward 1 hour
DST ends
Sun, Apr 4, 2027
Clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM

Tauranga keeps the time of the IANA zone Pacific/Auckland, the one time zone in use in New Zealand. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027.

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Sunrise and sunset in Tauranga today

Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Day length
13 hours 30 minutes
Date
Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Times are local to Tauranga for Wed, Oct 28, 2026, computed for 37°41'S / 176°10'E.

Time difference between Tauranga and other cities

The current local time in major cities around the world and how far each is ahead of or behind Tauranga. Differences change when either side moves its clocks.

Current time in world cities compared to Tauranga
City	Local time	Compared to Tauranga
New YorkUnited States	Tue 7:55 AM	−17h (behind)
Los AngelesUnited States	Tue 4:55 AM	−20h (behind)
ChicagoUnited States	Tue 6:55 AM	−18h (behind)
TorontoCanada	Tue 7:55 AM	−17h (behind)
Mexico CityMexico	Tue 5:55 AM	−19h (behind)
São PauloBrazil	Tue 8:55 AM	−16h (behind)
LondonUnited Kingdom	Tue 11:55 AM	−13h (behind)
ParisFrance	Tue 12:55 PM	−12h (behind)
BerlinGermany	Tue 12:55 PM	−12h (behind)
MadridSpain	Tue 12:55 PM	−12h (behind)
JohannesburgSouth Africa	Tue 1:55 PM	−11h (behind)
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	Tue 3:55 PM	−9h (behind)
MumbaiIndia	Tue 5:25 PM	−7h 30m (behind)
SingaporeSingapore	Tue 7:55 PM	−5h (behind)
ShanghaiChina	Tue 7:55 PM	−5h (behind)
TokyoJapan	Tue 8:55 PM	−4h (behind)
SydneyAustralia	Tue 10:55 PM	−2h (behind)
AucklandNew Zealand	Wed 12:55 AM	Same time

Other cities near Tauranga

All 47 cities in New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

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