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Carterton, Wellington Region, New Zealand – New Zealand Flag

Current Date And Time In Carterton, New Zealand

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:27:37 NZST
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 10,300
District: Carterton District

🌎 Carterton, Wellington Region, New Zealand – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Carterton, a city in Wellington 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 Carterton — 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

Carterton, Wellington Region Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCarterton
District / CountyCarterton District
StateWellington Region
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
Demographics & Area
Total Population10,300
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Wellington Region#14 of 105 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 Meter84
In Feet276
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-41.02
Longitude175.53
Decimal Degrees (DD)41.018° S 175.53° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)41° 1' 6" S 175° 31' 49" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)41° 1.1' S 175° 31.81' E
Location Context
Distance to Wellington Region Capital70 km West-Southwest of Wellington
Nearest City in Another CountryVao, New Caledonia (2,175 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+12:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+13:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:06 AM
Sunset🌅 05:38 PM
Day Length10h 31m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code5713
Local Time Zone (IANA)Pacific/Auckland
Founded / Incorporated1857-01-01

Carterton – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Carterton, Wellington Region

Carterton is a city situated in Wellington Region, New Zealand, within Australia And Oceania. It falls under Carterton District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Carterton 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 Wellington Region

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Carterton

The latitude and longitude of Carterton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 84 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Carterton on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Carterton

Carterton 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 Carterton

Payments and pricing in Carterton 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. › Carterton exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Carterton

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

📊 Carterton's Standing Within Wellington Region

By recorded population, Carterton ranks #14 of 105 cities in Wellington Region. It lies about 70 km West-Southwest of Wellington, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Wellington Region market. › Cities near Carterton

📊 How This Carterton Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Carterton 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 Carterton to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Wellington Region market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Carterton

👥 What is the population of Carterton?

Carterton has a recorded population of approximately 10,300 people. That places it #14 of 105 cities with population data in Wellington Region. Browse more cities in Wellington Region for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Carterton in?

Carterton sits within Carterton District, is part of Wellington Region in New Zealand. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Carterton in?

Carterton keeps UTC +12:00, moving to +13:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:06 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Carterton?

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

📍 How far is Carterton from the state capital?

Carterton is about 70 km West-Southwest of Wellington, the capital of Wellington Region. See cities near Carterton for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Carterton lands you closest to Vao, New Caledonia, about 2,175 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Carterton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.