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The Current Local Date and Time in Taupo, New Zealand (NZ)

Time Zone Pacific/Auckland

14:53:22

Local Time Date and Timezone

Where is Taupo? (New Zealand, NZ)

Taupo is a city located in New Zealand (NZ).
Latitude -38.68333 Longitude 176.08333

Taupo location on the New Zealand (NZ) map

Information about Taupo

City: Taupo
Country: New Zealand (NZ)
Latitude: -38.68333
Longitude: 176.08333
Time Zone: Pacific/Auckland

Time zone and UTC offset ofTaupo

Taupo, New Zealand is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, which is currently UTC+13. This time zone observes daylight saving time (currently in effect). The next clock change is on April 4, 2027.

Current time difference with other cities

Taupo is 12 hours ahead of London
Taupo is 17 hours ahead of New York
Taupo is 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Taupo is 9 hours ahead of Dubai
Taupo is 4 hours ahead of Tokyo
Taupo is 2 hours ahead of Sydney

Frequently asked questions about time inTaupo

What time zone is Taupo in?

Taupo, New Zealand is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (currently UTC+13).

Does Taupo observe daylight saving time?

Yes, the clocks change during the year in this time zone.

What is the time difference between Taupo and New York?

Taupo is 17 hours ahead of New York (the difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time).

What are the coordinates of Taupo?

Taupo is located at latitude -38.68333 and longitude 176.08333.

Sunrise, sunset and moon phase inTaupo today

Astronomical data for October 16, 2026 in Taupo, calculated for the Pacific/Auckland time zone. All times are local.

Sun

Sunrise: 06:29
Solar noon: 13:01
Sunset: 19:34
Length of day: 13 h 6 min

Moon

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 27%
Moon age: about 5.1 days
Moonrise: 09:22
Moonset: 00:21

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City of Taupō

Taupō, sometimes written as Taupo, is a town located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the north-eastern edge of Lake Taupō, which is the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand. Taupō was constituted as a borough in 1953. It has been the seat of Taupō District Council since the council was formed in 1989. Taupō is the largest urban area in the Taupō District, and the second-largest in the Waikato region, behind Hamilton. It has a population of approximately 27,000 (June 2025). Taupō is known for its natural beauty, with the surrounding area offering a range of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, skiing, and water sports. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of attractions, including the Wairakei Power Station, Huka Falls, and the Tongariro National Park.
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