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Current Local Time in Rotorua

Current local time and time zone in Rotorua, með UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 12°C now🕔 5:04 PM local📅 Best: janúar, febrúar, mars and desember👥 58.000

Current local time in Rotorua

5:04 PM
mið.nesday, september 16, 2026
TímabeltiPacific/Auckland
UTC offsetUTC+12:00
UTC now5:04 AM
Sólarupprás6:14 AM
Sólsetur6:05 PM

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sun., twilight and moon

Sólarupprás6:14 AM
Sólsetur6:05 PM
Dagurlight11h 51m
Solar noon12:09 PM
Golden hour (am)6:14 AM - 7:14 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:05 PM - 6:05 PM
Blue hour (am)5:44 AM - 6:14 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:05 PM - 6:35 PM
Tungl phase🌒 Waxing crescent · 16%
Tunglrise8:15 AM
Tunglset11:35 PM

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

Quick facts about Rotorua

TegundCity
RegionBay of Plenty
LandNýja-Sjáland
HeimsálfaEyjaálfa
Hnit38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497)
Mannfjöldi58.000
Known forgeothermal parks and Maori culture
Staðartími5:04 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsjanúar, febrúar, mars and desember
LoftslagTemperate

Samantekt

Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Íbúafjöldinn er um 58.000.

Núna er hitinn 12°C (54°F) in Rotorua með heiðskýrt. Hitinn finnst vera 9°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 6°C til 14°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.

Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Rotorua is janúar, febrúar, mars and desember. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and september tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 23°C, while ágúst is the coldest með lows near 4°C.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 180 km away. Nearby highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 14°C is in line með the 15°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 10 AM til 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Rotorua today at 9.4/10. Skyggni is down til 1,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

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Hnit: 38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rotorua?

Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Its coordinates are -38.1368, 176.2497. It lies in Eyjaálfa.

What is the weather like in Rotorua núna?

It is currently 12°C (54°F) með heiðskýrt. Raki is 73% and wind is 16 km/h.

When is the best time til visit Rotorua?

janúar, febrúar, mars and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Rotorua, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Rotorua in?

Rotorua observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 5:04 PM.

How many people live in Rotorua?

Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.

What is the nearest airport til Rotorua?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 180 km away.

What are the top things til do in Rotorua?

Popular options include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo, Tongariro National Park and Piha Beach.

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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 september 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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