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Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Geraldine, New Zealand

Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:46:33 NZST
State: Canterbury
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 2,301
District: Timaru District

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Geraldine, 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 Geraldine — 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

Geraldine, Canterbury Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameGeraldine
District / CountyTimaru District
StateCanterbury
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population2,301
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Canterbury#78 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 Meter119
In Feet390
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-44.09
Longitude171.24
Decimal Degrees (DD)44.091° S 171.245° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)44° 5' 26" S 171° 14' 40" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)44° 5.44' S 171° 14.67' E
Location Context
Distance to Canterbury Capital128 km East-Northeast of Christchurch
Nearest City in Another CountryBicheno, Australia (1,876 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+12:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+13:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:54 AM
Sunset🌅 05:28 PM
Day Length9h 33m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code7930
Local Time Zone (IANA)Pacific/Auckland

Geraldine – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Geraldine, Canterbury

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

The latitude and longitude of Geraldine pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 119 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Geraldine on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Geraldine

Geraldine 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 Geraldine

Payments and pricing in Geraldine 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. › Geraldine exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Geraldine

To ring a number in Geraldine 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 Geraldine and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Geraldine's Standing Within Canterbury

By recorded population, Geraldine ranks #78 of 123 cities in Canterbury. It lies about 128 km East-Northeast of Christchurch, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Canterbury market. › Cities near Geraldine

📊 How This Geraldine Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Geraldine 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 Geraldine 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 Geraldine. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Geraldine

👥 What is the population of Geraldine?

Geraldine has a recorded population of approximately 2,301 people. That places it #78 of 123 cities with population data in Canterbury. Browse more cities in Canterbury for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Geraldine in?

Geraldine sits within Timaru District, is part of Canterbury in New Zealand. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Geraldine in?

Geraldine keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:54 AM and sets around 05:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Geraldine?

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

📍 How far is Geraldine from the state capital?

Geraldine is about 128 km East-Northeast of Christchurch, the capital of Canterbury. See cities near Geraldine for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Geraldine lands you closest to Bicheno, Australia, about 1,876 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Geraldine sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.