Current Date And Time In Matamata, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:27:55 NZST
State: Waikato Region
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 6,306
District: Matamata-Piako District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Matamata, a city in Waikato Region, New Zealand in Australia And Oceania. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Matamata — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Matamata | |
| District / County | Matamata-Piako District | |
| State | Waikato Region | |
| Country | New Zealand | |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,306 | |
| Area | 6.16 km² (2.38 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Waikato Region | #13 of 51 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 | 67 | |
| In Feet | 220 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -37.81 | |
| Longitude | 175.76 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.811° S 175.762° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 48' 38" S 175° 45' 45" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 48.64' S 175° 45.74' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Waikato Region Capital | 42 km West of Hamilton | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Vao, New Caledonia (1,860 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +12:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +13:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:42 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 41m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 3400 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Pacific/Auckland |
Matamata is a city situated in Waikato Region, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Matamata-Piako District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Matamata 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 Waikato Region
The latitude and longitude of Matamata pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 67 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Matamata on the map
Matamata 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 Matamata 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. › Matamata exchange rates
To ring a number in Matamata 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 Matamata and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Matamata ranks #13 of 51 cities in Waikato Region. It lies about 42 km West of Hamilton, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Waikato Region market. › Cities near Matamata
Matamata has a recorded population of approximately 6,306 people. That places it #13 of 51 cities with population data in Waikato Region. Browse more cities in Waikato Region for comparison.
Matamata spans approximately 6.16 square kilometers (2.38 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Matamata sits within Matamata-Piako District, is part of Waikato Region in New Zealand. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Matamata keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:00 AM and sets around 05:42 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Matamata price in New Zealand dollar (NZD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Matamata currency page.
Matamata is about 42 km West of Hamilton, the capital of Waikato Region. See cities near Matamata for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Matamata lands you closest to Vao, New Caledonia, about 1,860 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Matamata sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.