National park in Southland

Current Local Time in Fiordland National Park

Current local time and time zone in Fiordland National Park, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌤️ 60°F now🕔 10:26 AM local📅 Best: January

Current local time in Fiordland National Park

10:26 AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time zonePacific/Auckland
UTC offsetUTC+13:00
UTC now9:26 PM
Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset8:27 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:40 AM
Sunset8:27 PM
Daylight13h 47m
Solar noon1:33 PM
Golden hour (am)6:40 AM - 7:40 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:27 PM - 8:27 PM
Blue hour (am)6:10 AM - 6:40 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:27 PM - 8:57 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 99%
Moonrise10:05 PM
Moonset6:35 AM

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Quick facts about Fiordland National Park

TypeNational park
RegionSouthland
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates45°24′51.8″S 167°43′4.8″E (-45.4144, 167.718)
Established1952
Known forMilford Sound and glacial fiords
Local time10:26 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsJanuary
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Fiordland National Park is a national park in Southland. Fiordland National Park is a national park known for Milford Sound and glacial fiords.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Fiordland National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 50°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Fiordland National Park is January. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 37°F.

The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 57 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and South Island.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 5.6°F above the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Fiordland National Park today at 8.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 45°24′51.8″S 167°43′4.8″E (-45.4144, 167.718)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fiordland National Park?

Fiordland National Park is a national park in Southland. Its coordinates are -45.4144, 167.718. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Fiordland National Park right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 13 mph.

When is the best time to visit Fiordland National Park?

January offer the most comfortable conditions in Fiordland National Park, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Fiordland National Park in?

Fiordland National Park observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 10:26 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Fiordland National Park?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 57 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Fiordland National Park?

Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 October 27, 2026 at 10:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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