What time is it in Whakatane right now?

Whakatane is on Pacific/Auckland, currently UTC+12. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Whakatane in?

Whakatane uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland, which is UTC+12 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Whakatane observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Sep 27, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+13.

What time do the sun rise and set in Whakatane today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:17 AM and sets at about 5:19 PM local time in Whakatane, giving roughly 10h 2m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:19 PM.

New Zealand · Bay of Plenty

Current local time in Whakatane

Whakatane keeps time on the Pacific/Auckland zone, currently UTC+12. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

02:58

Sat, Aug 1UTC+12

Whakatane time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Pacific/Auckland
Current UTC offset: UTC+12
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Sep 27, 2026 → UTC+13
Country: New Zealand
Region: Bay of Plenty
Coordinates: -37.96°, 176.99°
Population: 18,602
Local date: Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Whakatane today

Computed from Whakatane's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Solar noon: 12:19 PM
Day length: 10h 2m
Civil dawn: 6:45 AM
Civil dusk: 5:52 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:51 AM
Golden hour begins: 4:45 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Whakatane time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Whakatane is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:58 AM	19h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:58 PM	11h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:58 PM	8h ahead
TokyoJapan	11:58 PM	3h ahead

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Working with Whakatane time

Scheduling across Pacific/Auckland is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Whakatane and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Pacific/Auckland.Track clock changesSee exactly when Whakatane next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Whakatane beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Whakatane offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Pacific/Auckland baked in, not guessed.

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Whakatanetime — questions & answers

What time is it in Whakatane right now?: Whakatane is on Pacific/Auckland, currently UTC+12. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Whakatane in?: Whakatane uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland, which is UTC+12 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Whakatane observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Sep 27, 2026, when clocks go forward to UTC+13.
What time do the sun rise and set in Whakatane today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:17 AM and sets at about 5:19 PM local time in Whakatane, giving roughly 10h 2m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:19 PM.