Geographic position of Dunedin
Dunedin is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.8742° S, 170.5036° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,107 km (3,173 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 15,126 km (9,399 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 4,912 km (3,052 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,215 km (8,211 mi) east
Dunedin lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Dunedin
With a population of 131,800, Dunedin ranks as the 8th most populous city in New Zealand, out of 58 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dunedin
Dunedin International Airport (DUD / NZDN) is a regional airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Dunedin.
Current local time at the airport is 05:21:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Dunedin
Dunedin uses the IANA time zone identifier Pacific/Auckland. The current local offset is UTC+12 / NZST.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+13 / NZDT to UTC+12 / NZST.
- The clock was moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Daylight saving time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+12 / NZST to UTC+13 / NZDT.
- The clock will be moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Dunedin
Business hours in Dunedin (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 5:00 PM (previous day) - 1:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 2:00 PM (previous day) - 10:00 PM (previous day) ( Partial overlap)
- London: 10:00 PM (previous day) - 6:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 2:30 AM - 10:30 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Dunedin
Compare time in Dunedin with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dunedin in?
Dunedin follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Dunedin at UTC+12.
What time is it in Dunedin right now?
The current local time in Dunedin is 05:21:02 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dunedin observe daylight saving time?
No. Dunedin is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Dunedin?
Dunedin is currently UTC+12, meaning local time is +12 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dunedin?
Dunedin International Airport (DUD) is the nearest airport to Dunedin, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:21:02.
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