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Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Lincoln, New Zealand

Friday, 14 August 2026
18:39:21 NZST
State: Canterbury
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 9,180
District: Selwyn District

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lincoln, 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 Lincoln — 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

Lincoln, Canterbury Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameLincoln
District / CountySelwyn District
StateCanterbury
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,180
Area13.28 km² (5.13 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Canterbury#18 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-43.65
Longitude172.48
Decimal Degrees (DD)43.65° S 172.483° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)43° 38' 60" S 172° 28' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)43° 39' S 172° 29' E
Location Context
Distance to Canterbury Capital18 km Northeast of Christchurch
Nearest City in Another CountryBicheno, Australia (1,977 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+12:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+13:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:25 AM
Sunset🌅 05:44 PM
Day Length10h 19m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code7608
Local Time Zone (IANA)Pacific/Auckland

Lincoln – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Lincoln, Canterbury

Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln

The latitude and longitude of Lincoln 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 Lincoln on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Lincoln

Lincoln 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 Lincoln

Payments and pricing in Lincoln 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. › Lincoln exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Lincoln

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

📊 Lincoln's Standing Within Canterbury

By recorded population, Lincoln ranks #18 of 123 cities in Canterbury. It lies about 18 km 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 Lincoln

📊 How This Lincoln Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln

👥 What is the population of Lincoln?

Lincoln has a recorded population of approximately 9,180 people. That places it #18 of 123 cities with population data in Canterbury. Browse more cities in Canterbury for comparison.

📐 How large is Lincoln in square kilometers?

Lincoln spans approximately 13.28 square kilometers (5.13 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Lincoln in?

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

🕐 What time zone is Lincoln in?

Lincoln keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:25 AM and sets around 05:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Lincoln?

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

📍 How far is Lincoln from the state capital?

Lincoln is about 18 km Northeast of Christchurch, the capital of Canterbury. See cities near Lincoln for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Lincoln lands you closest to Bicheno, Australia, about 1,977 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lincoln sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.