| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Partial: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 3:03 pm NZST |
| Start of Totality: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 4:14 pm NZST |
| End of Totality: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 4:20 pm NZST |
| End of Partial: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 5:23 pm NZST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in New Zealand.
Jul 22, 2028 – Total Solar Eclipse – New Zealand
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Totality is visible within the dark red strip.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each region.
Regions in New Zealand Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Region | Type | Start of Partial | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Partial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 3:17 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:23 pm NZST | |
| Bay of Plenty | 3:18 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:22 pm NZST | |
| Canterbury | 3:08 pm NZST | 4:16 pm NZST | 4:18 pm NZST | 5:22 pm NZST | |
| Chatham Islands | 4:06 pm CHAST | --- | --- | 5:21 pm CHAST | |
| Gisborne | 3:20 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:14 pm NZST | |
| Hawke's Bay | 3:18 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:17 pm NZST | |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | 3:16 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:23 pm NZST | |
| Marlborough | 3:13 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:22 pm NZST | |
| Nelson | 3:13 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:22 pm NZST | |
| Northland | 3:17 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:23 pm NZST | |
| Otago | 3:06 pm NZST | 4:14 pm NZST | 4:18 pm NZST | 5:21 pm NZST | |
| Southland | 3:04 pm NZST | 4:14 pm NZST | 4:18 pm NZST | 5:20 pm NZST | |
| Taranaki | 3:15 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:23 pm NZST | |
| Tasman | 3:12 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:22 pm NZST | |
| Waikato | 3:17 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:23 pm NZST | |
| Wellington | 3:15 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:17 pm NZST | |
| West Coast | 3:07 pm NZST | 4:15 pm NZST | 4:18 pm NZST | 5:22 pm NZST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in New Zealand Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin, Otago | 3:09 pm | 4:17 pm | 5:20 pm NZST | 2m, 51s | 56 % | |
| Queenstown, Otago | 3:07 pm | 4:16 pm | 5:20 pm NZST | 2m, 54s | 60 % | |
| Ranfurly, Otago | 3:08 pm | 4:17 pm | 5:20 pm NZST | 2m, 18s | 59 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in New Zealand
| Eclipse Visibility from New Zealand | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 22, 2028 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in New Zealand, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in New Zealand