What time zone is Taranaki Region in?

Taranaki Region spans 1 time zone (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+13:00 from UTC (GMT+13).

Current Local Time in Taranaki Region, New Zealand

Q: Does Taranaki Region observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Taranaki Region observes daylight saving time in the Pacific/Auckland zone. Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027.

Time now in Taranaki Region, New Zealand 🇳🇿

09:33:24

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Taranaki Region spans 1 time zone (Pacific/Auckland). · GMT+13 (UTC+13:00) · today is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

We index 24 cities in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, with a combined population of about 179,228.

Time zone info

Region: Taranaki Region
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Time zones: Pacific/Auckland
Main offset: UTC+13:00 GMT+13
Daylight saving: Observed — Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027
Indexed cities: 24
Combined population: 179,228

Sunrise & sunset in New Plymouth

Sunrise: 06:21
Sunset: 19:56
Daylight length: 13h 35m

Approximate times for New Plymouth.

Major cities in Taranaki Region

New Plymouth09:33
Hawera09:33
Bell Block09:33
Waitara09:33
Stratford09:33
Vogeltown09:33
Westown09:33
Moturoa09:33
Spotswood09:33
Inglewood09:33
Fitzroy09:33
Welbourn09:33

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Taranaki Region right now?

The current local time in Taranaki Region is shown by the live clock above. It follows the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone, which is UTC+13:00 from UTC (GMT+13).

How many time zones are in Taranaki Region?

Taranaki Region, New Zealand spans 1 time zone: Pacific/Auckland.

Does Taranaki Region observe daylight saving time?

Yes, the Pacific/Auckland zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back by 1 hour on April 4, 2027.