Current Date And Time In Whanganui, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
11:30:54 NZST
State: Manawatu-Wanganui
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 49,200
District: Whanganui District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Whanganui, a city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Whanganui — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Whanganui | |
| District / County | Whanganui District | |
| State | Manawatu-Wanganui | |
| Country | New Zealand | |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 49,200 | |
| Area | 2.37 km² (0.92 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Manawatu-Wanganui | #2 of 37 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 | 18 | |
| In Feet | 59 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -39.93 | |
| Longitude | 175.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 39.933° S 175.05° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 55' 60" S 175° 3' 0" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 56' S 175° 3' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Manawatu-Wanganui Capital | 67 km Southeast of Palmerston North | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Vao, New Caledonia (2,048 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +12:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +13:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:41 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 4501 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Pacific/Auckland |
Whanganui is a city situated in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Whanganui District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Whanganui 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 Manawatu-Wanganui
The latitude and longitude of Whanganui pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Whanganui on the map
Whanganui 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 Whanganui 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. › Whanganui exchange rates
To ring a number in Whanganui 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 Whanganui and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Whanganui ranks #2 of 37 cities in Manawatu-Wanganui. It lies about 67 km Southeast of Palmerston North, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Manawatu-Wanganui market. › Cities near Whanganui
Whanganui has a recorded population of approximately 49,200 people. That places it #2 of 37 cities with population data in Manawatu-Wanganui. Browse more cities in Manawatu-Wanganui for comparison.
Whanganui spans approximately 2.37 square kilometers (0.92 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Whanganui sits within Whanganui District, is part of Manawatu-Wanganui in New Zealand. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Whanganui keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:06 AM and sets around 05:41 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Whanganui price in New Zealand dollar (NZD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Whanganui currency page.
Whanganui is about 67 km Southeast of Palmerston North, the capital of Manawatu-Wanganui. See cities near Whanganui for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Whanganui lands you closest to Vao, New Caledonia, about 2,048 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Whanganui sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.