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Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Akaroa, New Zealand

Sunday, 26 July 2026
06:39:05 NZST
State: Canterbury
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 700
District: Christchurch City

🌎 Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Akaroa, a city in Canterbury, New Zealand in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Akaroa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Akaroa, Canterbury Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameAkaroa
District / CountyChristchurch City
StateCanterbury
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population700
Area1.77 km² (0.68 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Canterbury#120 of 123 cities with population data
Currency
NameNew Zealand Dollar
Code ISO-4217NZD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+64
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.nz
Elevation
In Meter8
In Feet26
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-43.8
Longitude172.97
Decimal Degrees (DD)43.804° S 172.968° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)43° 48' 14" S 172° 58' 5" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)43° 48.23' S 172° 58.09' E
Location Context
Distance to Canterbury Capital40 km Northwest of Christchurch
Nearest City in Another CountryBicheno, Australia (2,015 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+12:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+13:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:47 AM
Sunset🌅 05:22 PM
Day Length9h 35m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Pacific/Auckland

Akaroa – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Akaroa, Canterbury

Akaroa is a city situated in Canterbury, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Christchurch City, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Akaroa as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Canterbury

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Akaroa

The latitude and longitude of Akaroa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Akaroa on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Akaroa

Akaroa runs on UTC +12:00, shifting to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Akaroa

Payments and pricing in Akaroa run on New Zealand Dollar (NZD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Akaroa exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Akaroa

To ring a number in Akaroa from outside New Zealand, dial +64 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Akaroa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Akaroa's Standing Within Canterbury

By recorded population, Akaroa ranks #120 of 123 cities in Canterbury. It lies about 40 km Northwest of Christchurch, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Canterbury market. › Cities near Akaroa

📊 How This Akaroa Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Akaroa into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Akaroa to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Canterbury market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Akaroa. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Akaroa

👥 What is the population of Akaroa?

Akaroa has a recorded population of approximately 700 people. That places it #120 of 123 cities with population data in Canterbury. Browse more cities in Canterbury for comparison.

📐 How large is Akaroa in square kilometers?

Akaroa spans approximately 1.77 square kilometers (0.68 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Akaroa in?

Akaroa sits within Christchurch City, is part of Canterbury in New Zealand. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Akaroa in?

Akaroa keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:47 AM and sets around 05:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Akaroa?

Businesses and shops in Akaroa price in New Zealand dollar (NZD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Akaroa currency page.

📍 How far is Akaroa from the state capital?

Akaroa is about 40 km Northwest of Christchurch, the capital of Canterbury. See cities near Akaroa for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Akaroa lands you closest to Bicheno, Australia, about 2,015 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Akaroa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.