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Time Difference: Auckland to Los Angeles

🇳🇿AucklandUTC+12
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇳🇿
Auckland, New Zealand
Thu, Oct 8
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Wed, Oct 7

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Time Difference
20 hours
Los Angeles is 20 hours behind Auckland
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Auckland vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Auckland (New Zealand) uses the Pacific/Auckland timezone at UTC+12, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 20 hours behind Auckland (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Auckland and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Auckland and Los Angeles 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

AucklandLos AngelesStatus
6am10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9pmAuckland evening, Los Angeles evening
6pm10pmAuckland evening, Los Angeles late evening
7pm11pmAuckland evening, Los Angeles late evening
8pm12amAuckland evening, Los Angeles asleep
9pm1amAuckland evening, Los Angeles asleep
10pm2amAuckland late evening, Los Angeles asleep

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 Los Angeles

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 19 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Difference temporarily 21 hours ahead.
  • Mar 8 → Apr 5Difference temporarily 20 hours ahead.
  • Sep 27 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 20 hours ahead.
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 21 hours ahead.

Auckland transitions on April 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026. Los Angeles transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between Auckland and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
10,496 km
Direct flight time
~13h 21m

Auckland and Los Angeles are 10,496 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 21m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Auckland and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 20 hours. Auckland is currently 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Auckland ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Auckland is currently 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Auckland?
When it's 9 AM in Auckland, it's 1pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Auckland and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Auckland and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Auckland and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Auckland and Los Angeles are 10,496 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 21 minutes.