Aotearoa New Zealand Solar Eclipse 2028: NZ Times & Totality
Aotearoa New Zealand searchers need a split answer: Queenstown and Dunedin are listed as totality cities, while Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch are partial from their city centers.
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Totality and Partial Coverage
In Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ), totality is listed for Queenstown and Dunedin from their city centers. Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland see partial solar eclipses, with certified eye protection required throughout the event from those cities.
Use the Aotearoa New Zealand guide when comparing South Island totality with North Island partial viewing. Auckland and Wellington searches usually need a clear not-total answer, while Queenstown and Dunedin searches need local totality duration, weather context, and travel planning.
Totality Cities
- Queenstown - Total; maximum 4:16 p.m. NZST; 2 minutes, 54 seconds
- Dunedin - Total; maximum 4:17 p.m. NZST; 2 minutes, 51 seconds
Partial Cities
- Wellington - Partial; maximum 4:19 p.m. NZST; Partial only
- Christchurch - Partial; maximum 4:16 p.m. NZST; Partial only
- Auckland - Partial; maximum 4:23 p.m. NZST; Partial only
Common Questions
Where in Aotearoa New Zealand is the 2028 solar eclipse total?
The listed Aotearoa New Zealand city-center totality locations are Queenstown and Dunedin. Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland are partial from their city centers.
What time is the solar eclipse in Auckland NZ?
In Auckland on 22 July 2028, the partial eclipse begins at 3:18 p.m. NZST, reaches maximum at 4:23 p.m. NZST, and ends at 5:23 p.m. NZST. Auckland does not see totality.
Will Christchurch see totality in 2028?
Christchurch is listed as partial from the city center, not total. The partial eclipse begins at 3:08 p.m. NZST, reaches maximum at 4:16 p.m. NZST, and ends at 5:25 p.m. NZST.
Plan the Day
Start with the interactive map, compare weather prospects, and check eye safety before choosing a viewing site. Every partial phase requires ISO 12312-2 certified filters.