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Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand

Friday, 14 August 2026
13:12:51 NZST
State: Canterbury
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 930
District: Selwyn District

🌎 Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Arthur’s Pass, 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 Arthur’s Pass — 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

Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameArthur’s Pass
District / CountySelwyn District
StateCanterbury
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population930
Area0.60 km² (0.23 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Canterbury#116 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 Meter745
In Feet2,444
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-42.95
Longitude171.57
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.95° S 171.567° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 57' 0" S 171° 34' 0" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 57' S 171° 34' E
Location Context
Distance to Canterbury Capital108 km Southeast of Christchurch
Nearest City in Another CountryBicheno, Australia (1,908 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+12:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+13:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:27 AM
Sunset🌅 05:49 PM
Day Length10h 22m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code7654
Local Time Zone (IANA)Pacific/Auckland

Arthur’s Pass – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury

Arthur’s Pass is a city situated in Canterbury, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Selwyn District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Arthur’s Pass 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 Arthur’s Pass

The latitude and longitude of Arthur’s Pass pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 745 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Arthur’s Pass on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Arthur’s Pass

Arthur’s Pass 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 Arthur’s Pass

Payments and pricing in Arthur’s Pass 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. › Arthur’s Pass exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Arthur’s Pass

To ring a number in Arthur’s Pass 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 Arthur’s Pass and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Arthur’s Pass's Standing Within Canterbury

By recorded population, Arthur’s Pass ranks #116 of 123 cities in Canterbury. It lies about 108 km Southeast of Christchurch, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Canterbury market. › Cities near Arthur’s Pass

📊 How This Arthur’s Pass Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Arthur’s Pass 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 Arthur’s Pass 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 Arthur’s Pass. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Arthur’s Pass

👥 What is the population of Arthur’s Pass?

Arthur’s Pass has a recorded population of approximately 930 people. That places it #116 of 123 cities with population data in Canterbury. Browse more cities in Canterbury for comparison.

📐 How large is Arthur’s Pass in square kilometers?

Arthur’s Pass spans approximately 0.60 square kilometers (0.23 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Arthur’s Pass in?

Arthur’s Pass sits within Selwyn District, is part of Canterbury in New Zealand. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Arthur’s Pass in?

Arthur’s Pass keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:27 AM and sets around 05:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Arthur’s Pass?

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

📍 How far is Arthur’s Pass from the state capital?

Arthur’s Pass is about 108 km Southeast of Christchurch, the capital of Canterbury. See cities near Arthur’s Pass for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Arthur’s Pass lands you closest to Bicheno, Australia, about 1,908 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Arthur’s Pass sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.