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Time Difference: Auckland to London

🇳🇿AucklandUTC+12
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇳🇿
Auckland, New Zealand
Wed, Jun 3
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
11 hours
London is 11 hours behind Auckland
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Auckland vs London timezone guide

Auckland (New Zealand) uses the Pacific/Auckland timezone at UTC+12, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 12 hours behind Auckland (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Auckland and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Auckland and London do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AucklandLondonStatus
6am7pmAuckland early, London evening
7am8pmAuckland early, London evening
8am9pmAuckland early, London evening
9am10pmAuckland working hours, London late evening
10am11pmAuckland working hours, London late evening
11am12amAuckland working hours, London asleep
12pm1amAuckland working hours, London asleep
1pm2amAuckland working hours, London asleep
2pm3amAuckland working hours, London asleep
3pm4amAuckland working hours, London asleep
4pm5amAuckland working hours, London asleep
5pm6amAuckland evening, London early
6pm7amAuckland evening, London early
7pm8amAuckland evening, London early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amAuckland late evening, London working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Auckland and London

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 11 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 13 hours ahead.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 5Difference temporarily 12 hours ahead.
  • Sep 27 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 12 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 13 hours ahead.

Auckland transitions on April 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026. London transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026.

Distance between Auckland and London

Great-circle distance
18,336 km
Direct flight time
~22h 34m

Auckland and London are 18,336 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~22h 34m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Auckland and London?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Auckland is currently 11 hours ahead of London.
Is Auckland ahead of London?
Yes. Auckland is currently 11 hours ahead of London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Auckland?
When it's 9 AM in Auckland, it's 10pm in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Auckland and London?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Auckland and London do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Auckland and London observe daylight saving time?
Auckland and London both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Auckland and London?
Auckland and London are 18,336 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 22 hours 34 minutes.