UTM zones in New Zealand
Cities and towns in New Zealand fall in 2 UTM zone(s): 59S and 60S. Each zone is 6° of longitude wide and has its own central meridian, so a project that crosses a boundary has to pick one zone or use a national grid.
The table lists the WGS 84 / UTM EPSG code and central meridian of each zone, with some of the largest cities in it. National coordinate systems used in New Zealand: NZTM2000, New Zealand Map Grid (NZMG).
| Zone | EPSG and central meridian | Cities in the zone |
|---|---|---|
| 59S | EPSG:32759 · 171°E | Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill |
| 60S | EPSG:32760 · 177°E | Auckland, Wellington, Manukau City |
National coordinate systems
Frequently asked questions
What UTM zone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand spans UTM zones 59S and 60S. Type or tap a place on the map above to get its exact zone.
What is the EPSG code for UTM in New Zealand?
WGS 84 / UTM zone N north is EPSG:326NN and zone N south is EPSG:327NN; the table gives the code of each zone in New Zealand.