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Clifton, Southland, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Clifton, New Zealand

Friday, 14 August 2026
17:14:58 NZST
State: Southland
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 1,990
District: Invercargill City

🌎 Clifton, Southland, New Zealand – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Clifton, Southland Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameClifton
District / CountyInvercargill City
StateSouthland
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,990
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSection of Populated Place
Population Rank in Southland#20 of 31 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 Meter4
In Feet13
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-46.45
Longitude168.36
Decimal Degrees (DD)46.448° S 168.36° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)46° 26' 54" S 168° 21' 36" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)46° 26.91' S 168° 21.61' E
Location Context
Distance to Southland Capital5 km North of Invercargill
Nearest City in Another CountryBicheno, Australia (1,674 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+12:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+13:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:47 AM
Sunset🌅 05:55 PM
Day Length10h 8m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Pacific/Auckland

Clifton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Clifton, Southland

Clifton is a city situated in Southland, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Invercargill City, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Clifton as a Section of 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 Southland

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Clifton

The latitude and longitude of Clifton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 4 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Clifton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Clifton

Clifton 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 Clifton

Payments and pricing in Clifton 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. › Clifton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Clifton

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

📊 Clifton's Standing Within Southland

By recorded population, Clifton ranks #20 of 31 cities in Southland. It lies about 5 km North of Invercargill, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Southland market. › Cities near Clifton

📊 How This Clifton Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Clifton

👥 What is the population of Clifton?

Clifton has a recorded population of approximately 1,990 people. That places it #20 of 31 cities with population data in Southland. Browse more cities in Southland for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Clifton in?

Clifton sits within Invercargill City, is part of Southland in New Zealand. It is classified as a Section of Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Clifton in?

Clifton keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:47 AM and sets around 05:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Clifton?

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

📍 How far is Clifton from the state capital?

Clifton is about 5 km North of Invercargill, the capital of Southland. See cities near Clifton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Clifton lands you closest to Bicheno, Australia, about 1,674 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Clifton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.