
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rangiora, 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 Rangiora — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rangiora | |
| District / County | Waimakariri District | |
| State | Canterbury | |
| Country | New Zealand | |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 19,300 | |
| Area | 16.83 km² (6.50 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Canterbury | #5 of 123 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | New Zealand Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NZD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +64 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .nz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 36 | |
| In Feet | 118 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -43.3 | |
| Longitude | 172.58 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 43.304° S 172.584° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 18' 16" S 172° 35' 1" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 18.26' S 172° 35.01' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Canterbury Capital | 26 km South of Christchurch | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Bicheno, Australia (1,987 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +12:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +13:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:47 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 9h 37m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 7400 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Pacific/Auckland |
Rangiora is a city situated in Canterbury, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Waimakariri District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rangiora as a District Headquarters. 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
The latitude and longitude of Rangiora pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 36 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rangiora on the map
Rangiora 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
Payments and pricing in Rangiora 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. › Rangiora exchange rates
To ring a number in Rangiora 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 Rangiora and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rangiora ranks #5 of 123 cities in Canterbury. It lies about 26 km South of Christchurch, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Canterbury market. › Cities near Rangiora
Rangiora has a recorded population of approximately 19,300 people. That places it #5 of 123 cities with population data in Canterbury. Browse more cities in Canterbury for comparison.
Rangiora spans approximately 16.83 square kilometers (6.50 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rangiora sits within Waimakariri District, is part of Canterbury in New Zealand. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Rangiora keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:47 AM and sets around 05:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rangiora price in New Zealand dollar (NZD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Rangiora currency page.
Rangiora is about 26 km South of Christchurch, the capital of Canterbury. See cities near Rangiora for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rangiora lands you closest to Bicheno, Australia, about 1,987 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rangiora sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.