City in Canterbury

Current Local Time in Kaikoura

Current local time and time zone in Kaikoura, med UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌤️ 18°C now🕔 4:03 PM local📅 Best: februar, marts, september and november👥 2.200

Current local time in Kaikoura

4:03 PM
tirsday, oktober 6, 2026
TidszonePacific/Auckland
UTC offsetUTC+13:00
UTC now3:03 AM
Solopgang6:50 AM
Solnedgang7:36 PM

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søn, twilight and moon

Solopgang6:50 AM
Solnedgang7:36 PM
Daglight12h 46m
Solar noon1:13 PM
Golden hour (am)6:50 AM - 7:50 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:36 PM - 7:36 PM
Blue hour (am)6:20 AM - 6:50 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:36 PM - 8:06 PM
Måne phase🌗 Last quarter · 33%
Månerise4:25 AM
Måneset2:35 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Kaikoura

TypeCity
RegionCanterbury
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOceanien
Koordinater42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
Befolkning2.200
Known forwhale watching where mountains meet sea
Lokal tid4:03 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsfebruar, marts, september and november
KlimaTemperate

Resumé

Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Der bor omkring 2.200.

Lige nu er det 18°C (64°F) in Kaikoura med mest klart. Det føles som 21°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 9°C og 18°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Kaikoura is februar, marts, september and november. Klimaet er temperate. april, juni and juli tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 20°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 5°C.

The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 492 km away. Nearby highlights include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is in line med the 17°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 4 PM og 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Koordinater: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kaikoura?

Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Its coordinates are -42.4, 173.68. It lies in Oceanien.

What is the weather like in Kaikoura lige nu?

It is currently 18°C (64°F) med mest klart. Luftfugtighed is 95% and wind is 5 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Kaikoura?

februar, marts, september and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. april, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Kaikoura in?

Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 4:03 PM.

How many people live in Kaikoura?

Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.

What is the nearest airport og Kaikoura?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.

What are the top things og do in Kaikoura?

Popular options include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated oktober 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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