Current Time in Auckland, New Zealand
Live local time in Auckland with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Auckland Pacific/Auckland
About time in Auckland
Auckland uses New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April.
Auckland is among the first major cities to start each new day. Because New Zealand's summer time runs from September to April, its offset to the northern hemisphere changes on different dates than the US or Europe.
Auckland is on New Zealand Time: UTC+12 (NZST) in winter and UTC+13 (NZDT) from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. In 2026 the clocks went forward on September 27, four weeks before the UK moved its clocks back.
New Zealand was the first country to set one standard time for the whole country. On November 2, 1868 it adopted New Zealand Mean Time, 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich, mainly so that telegraph offices across the colony kept the same clock. The Chatham Islands, east of the mainland, keep their own time 45 minutes ahead of Auckland all year.
Calls to the US and UK land at the edges of the day. Auckland is 11 hours ahead of London in July and 13 in January, and 16 to 18 hours ahead of New York. In the southern summer 9 a.m. in Auckland is 3 p.m. the previous day in New York and 8 p.m. in London, so the Auckland morning is the usual slot for US calls.
When do the clocks change in Auckland?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Auckland.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 03:00 → 02:00 · back 1 hour | NZST, UTC+12 |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 02:00 → 03:00 · forward 1 hour | NZDT, UTC+13 |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | 03:00 → 02:00 · back 1 hour | NZST, UTC+12 |
| Sunday, September 26, 2027 | 02:00 → 03:00 · forward 1 hour | NZDT, UTC+13 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Auckland can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Auckland and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Auckland |
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Sunrise and sunset in Auckland
Local times in Auckland, calculated for its coordinates (36.85° S, 174.76° E). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 07:23 | 19:34 | 12h 11m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 07:33 | 17:11 | 9h 38m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 06:11 | 18:16 | 12h 05m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 05:58 | 20:39 | 14h 41m |
Working hours in Auckland converted to UTC
| Local time in Auckland | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 12:00 | 00:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 17:00 | 05:00 | 04:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Auckland
When do the clocks change in Auckland in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Auckland go back 1 hour on Sunday, April 5 at 03:00, and go forward 1 hour on Sunday, September 27 at 02:00 (local time).
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland is in the New Zealand Standard Time zone (Pacific/Auckland). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+12, and it is UTC+13 during daylight saving time (New Zealand Daylight Time).
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday in April. During that period clocks in Auckland are set to UTC+13.
When is the longest day of the year in Auckland?
Around Dec 21, at the December solstice. The sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 20:39 local time, about 14h 41m of daylight. The shortest day is around Jun 21, with about 9h 38m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Auckland look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Auckland is 21:00 (previous day)–05:00 UTC in standard time and 20:00 (previous day)–04:00 UTC during daylight saving time.