Current Time in Auckland
Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13) right now, until 4 April 2027. Clocks go back 1 hour that day.
Auckland time at a glance
- Time zone: Pacific/Auckland (NZST / NZDT).
- UTC offset now: UTC+13, on daylight saving time.
- Next clock change: 4 April 2027, clocks go back 1 hour.
- Country: New Zealand.
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: Sydney, 6 hours.
What time is it in Auckland? NZDT (UTC+13), next clock change 4 April 2027, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Right now it is on NZDT (UTC+13), which is 13 hours ahead of UTC, until 4 April 2027.
Auckland, New Zealand, switches between NZST (UTC+12) and NZDT (UTC+13). Auckland is currently on daylight saving time.
Does Auckland use daylight saving time?
Yes. Auckland moves between NZST (UTC+12) and NZDT (UTC+13). The next change is on 4 April 2027, when clocks go back 1 hour and Auckland moves to NZST.
| Date | What happens | New time zone |
|---|---|---|
| 4 April 2027 | At 3:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 2:00 AM | NZST (UTC+12) |
| 26 September 2027 | At 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM | NZDT (UTC+13) |
What is Auckland time in UTC?
Right now Auckland is 13 hours ahead of UTC, so subtract 13 hours from Auckland time to get UTC. The offset is UTC+12 on NZST and UTC+13 on NZDT, so use the column for the date you need.
| Time in Auckland | UTC when Auckland is on NZST (UTC+12) | UTC when Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM (−1 day) | 5:00 PM (−1 day) |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM (−1 day) | 8:00 PM (−1 day) |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM (−1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
What is the time difference between Auckland and other major cities?
Auckland is 13 hours ahead of London and 17 hours ahead of New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with Sydney, at 6 hours.
| City | Gap from Auckland | Shared 9-to-5 window (Auckland time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 13 hours behind | — | — |
| New York | 17 hours behind | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (−1 day) |
| Los Angeles | 20 hours behind | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (−1 day) |
| Dubai | 9 hours behind | — | — |
| Mumbai | 7 hours 30 minutes behind | 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM |
| Singapore | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Sydney | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Which time converters include Auckland?
SavvyToolz has 2 converter pages for Auckland, pairing it with London. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Auckland in?
- Auckland is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Right now it is on NZDT (UTC+13), which is 13 hours ahead of UTC, until 4 April 2027.
- When do the clocks change in Auckland?
- Yes. Auckland moves between NZST (UTC+12) and NZDT (UTC+13). The next change is on 4 April 2027, when clocks go back 1 hour and Auckland moves to NZST.
- Is Auckland ahead of or behind UTC?
- Auckland is 13 hours ahead of UTC right now (UTC+13), so subtract 13 hours from Auckland time to get UTC. After 4 April 2027 it is on NZST (UTC+12).
- What is the best time to call Auckland from Sydney?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Auckland time, which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Sydney. Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney right now.