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What time is it in Auckland right now?

03:05 AM
Thu, Oct 8
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
UTC+12
Coordinates
-36.85, 174.76
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About the Auckland timezone

The current time in Auckland, New Zealand is 03:05 AM (UTC+13). Auckland observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12).

Auckland is located in New Zealand at 36.85°S, 174.76°E. View Auckland on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Auckland

Sunrise
6:47 AM
Solar noon
1:08 PM
Sunset
7:29 PM
Day length
12h 42m

On Friday, October 9, Auckland sees 12h 42m of daylight. The sun rises at 6:47 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:08 PM, and sets at 7:29 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Auckland

Auckland observes daylight saving time. In 2027, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, April 4, 2027 — clocks fall back at 2:00 AM local time (UTC+13 → UTC+12).
  • Sunday, September 26, 2027 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+12 → UTC+13).

During DST, business hours in Auckland shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Auckland, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Auckland from around the world

Time difference between Auckland and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 11am–5pm in Auckland corresponds to 9am–3pm in Sydney.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Sydney2 hours ahead11am–5pm (Auckland) = 9am–3pm (Sydney)
Tokyo4 hours ahead1pm–5pm (Auckland) = 9am–1pm (Tokyo)
Singapore5 hours ahead2pm–5pm (Auckland) = 9am–12pm (Singapore)
Dubai9 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
Berlin11 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
London12 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
New York17 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap
Los Angeles20 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Auckland

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Auckland and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
WellingtonNew Zealand493 kmsame time
ChristchurchNew Zealand765 kmsame time
NoumeaNew Caledonia1,809 km2 hours behind
Nuku'alofaTonga1,991 kmsame time
FijiFiji2,152 km1 hour behind
SydneyAustralia2,156 km2 hours behind

Other cities in UTC+12

🇳🇿Wellington🇫🇯Fiji🇳🇿Christchurch

Compare Auckland with other cities

Auckland to New YorkAuckland to LondonAuckland to TokyoAuckland to SydneyAuckland to DubaiAuckland to SingaporeAuckland to Hong KongAuckland to Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Auckland right now?
The current time in Auckland, New Zealand can be seen at the top of this page. Auckland observes the Pacific/Auckland timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+12.
What timezone is Auckland in?
Auckland, New Zealand is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Auckland?
Auckland has a standard UTC offset of UTC+12.
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Auckland observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Auckland in 2026?
In 2026, Auckland springs forward on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Auckland in 2026?
In 2026, Auckland falls back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time.