Beach in Auckland Region

Current Local Time in Piha Beach

Current local time and time zone in Piha Beach, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 2:40 AM local📅 Best: February

Current local time in Piha Beach

2:40 AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time zonePacific/Auckland
UTC offsetUTC+12:00
UTC now2:40 PM
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset5:56 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset5:56 PM
Daylight11h 5m
Solar noon12:23 PM
Golden hour (am)6:51 AM - 7:51 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:56 PM - 5:56 PM
Blue hour (am)6:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:56 PM - 6:26 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 94%
Moonrise3:45 PM
Moonset5:45 AM

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Quick facts about Piha Beach

TypeBeach
RegionAuckland Region
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates36°57′19.1″S 174°28′5.5″E (-36.9553, 174.4682)
Known forblack sand and Lion Rock
Local time2:40 AM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsFebruary
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Piha Beach is a beach in Auckland Region. Piha Beach is a beach known for black sand and Lion Rock.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Piha Beach with partly cloudy. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 56°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Piha Beach is February. The climate is temperate. April, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 18 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 62°F is 4.3°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Piha Beach today at 9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 36°57′19.1″S 174°28′5.5″E (-36.9553, 174.4682)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Piha Beach?

Piha Beach is a beach in Auckland Region. Its coordinates are -36.9553, 174.4682. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Piha Beach right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 66% and wind is 10 mph.

When is the best time to visit Piha Beach?

February offer the most comfortable conditions in Piha Beach, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Piha Beach in?

Piha Beach observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:40 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Piha Beach?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 18 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Piha Beach?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - 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 August 26, 2026 at 2:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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