Current Date And Time In Taupo, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
07:47:39 NZST
State: Waikato Region
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 27,000
District: Taupo District
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Taupo, 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 Taupo — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Taupo | |
| District / County | Taupo District | |
| State | Waikato Region | |
| Country | New Zealand | |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,000 | |
| Area | 42.95 km² (16.58 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Waikato Region | #2 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 | 405 | |
| In Feet | 1,329 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -38.68 | |
| Longitude | 176.08 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.683° S 176.083° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 40' 60" S 176° 4' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 41' S 176° 5' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Waikato Region Capital | 122 km Northwest of Hamilton | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Vao, New Caledonia (1,959 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +12:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +13:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 3330 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Pacific/Auckland |
Taupo is a city situated in Waikato Region, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Taupo District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Taupo 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 Taupo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 405 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Taupo on the map
Taupo 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 Taupo 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. › Taupo exchange rates
To ring a number in Taupo 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 Taupo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Taupo ranks #2 of 51 cities in Waikato Region. It lies about 122 km Northwest 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 Taupo
Taupo has a recorded population of approximately 27,000 people. That places it #2 of 51 cities with population data in Waikato Region. Browse more cities in Waikato Region for comparison.
Taupo spans approximately 42.95 square kilometers (16.58 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Taupo sits within Taupo District, is part of Waikato Region in New Zealand. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Taupo keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:00 AM and sets around 05:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Taupo price in New Zealand dollar (NZD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Taupo currency page.
Taupo is about 122 km Northwest of Hamilton, the capital of Waikato Region. See cities near Taupo for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Taupo lands you closest to Vao, New Caledonia, about 1,959 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Taupo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.