New Zealand
Time now in Timaru District
Saturday, 22 August 2026
Sunrise 07:23Sunset 05:54Time zone UTC +12
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC offset
UTC +12
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Population
49,500
Sunrise
07:23
Sunset
05:54
Day length
10h 31m
Coordinates
-44.40, 171.22
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About the time in Timaru District
Timaru District sits at latitude -44.40, in the mid-latitude band, so day length here swings noticeably between midwinter and midsummer — today's 10h 31m is one point on that curve, not a fixed value.
Sunrise today lands at 07:23 and sunset at 05:54 local time, giving 10h 31m of daylight. Those figures come from the city's own coordinates (-44.40, 171.22) rather than a country-wide average, so they match what you would actually see from a window in Timaru District.
Around 49,500 people live in Timaru District, and all of them keep the same civil time, so the reading above applies to the whole urban area — not just the city centre.
Frequently asked questions about time in Timaru District
- Which time zone is Timaru District in?
- Timaru District uses Pacific/Auckland, currently UTC +12.
- What time is it in Timaru District right now?
- The live clock above shows the current time in Timaru District, updating every second from Pacific/Auckland (UTC +12).
- Does Timaru District change its clocks for daylight saving?
- Yes, but it is not active today. The next change is on 27 September 2026.
- When do the sun rise and set in Timaru District today?
- Sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 05:54, giving 10h 31m of daylight.
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