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Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Saturday, 15 August 2026
14:57:56 NZST
State: Otago
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 1,460
District: Dunedin City

🌎 Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Port Chalmers, a city in Otago, New Zealand in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Port Chalmers — 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

Port Chalmers, Otago Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePort Chalmers
District / CountyDunedin City
StateOtago
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,460
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Otago#42 of 58 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 Meter135
In Feet443
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-45.82
Longitude170.62
Decimal Degrees (DD)45.817° S 170.62° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)45° 48' 60" S 170° 37' 13" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)45° 49' S 170° 37.22' E
Location Context
Distance to Otago Capital11 km Southwest of Dunedin
Nearest City in Another CountryBicheno, Australia (1,836 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+12:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+13:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:35 AM
Sunset🌅 05:48 PM
Day Length10h 13m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Pacific/Auckland

Port Chalmers – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Port Chalmers, Otago

Port Chalmers is a city situated in Otago, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Dunedin City, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Port Chalmers 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 Otago

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Port Chalmers

The latitude and longitude of Port Chalmers pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 135 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Port Chalmers on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Port Chalmers

Port Chalmers 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 Port Chalmers

Payments and pricing in Port Chalmers 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. › Port Chalmers exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Port Chalmers

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

📊 Port Chalmers's Standing Within Otago

By recorded population, Port Chalmers ranks #42 of 58 cities in Otago. It lies about 11 km Southwest of Dunedin, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Otago market. › Cities near Port Chalmers

📊 How This Port Chalmers Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Port Chalmers 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 Port Chalmers to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Otago market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Port Chalmers. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Port Chalmers

👥 What is the population of Port Chalmers?

Port Chalmers has a recorded population of approximately 1,460 people. That places it #42 of 58 cities with population data in Otago. Browse more cities in Otago for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Port Chalmers in?

Port Chalmers sits within Dunedin City, is part of Otago in New Zealand. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Port Chalmers in?

Port Chalmers keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:35 AM and sets around 05:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Port Chalmers?

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

📍 How far is Port Chalmers from the state capital?

Port Chalmers is about 11 km Southwest of Dunedin, the capital of Otago. See cities near Port Chalmers for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Port Chalmers lands you closest to Bicheno, Australia, about 1,836 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Port Chalmers sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.