Auckland is on daylight saving time, UTC+13 (NZDT). On Sunday, April 4, 2027, clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+12.
Auckland and your time
Auckland at a glance
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Region | Auckland |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Abbreviation now | NZDT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+13 |
| Daylight saving time | In effect until Apr 4, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 36.85° S, 174.76° E |
Time zone in Auckland
The Pacific/Auckland rules put Auckland on daylight saving time each year. The current period started on Sunday, September 27, 2026. When it ends, the clock goes back to UTC+12, and daylight saving time returns on Sunday, September 26, 2027.
With an offset of UTC+12, Auckland reaches midnight ahead of almost every other city in the world.
Although New Zealand has 2 different offsets, Auckland keeps the same time as Wellington.
Clock changes in Auckland, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+12 |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+13 |
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+12 |
| Sunday, September 26, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+13 |
How far ahead or behind Auckland is
A 9:00 AM start in Auckland is 3:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 7:00 AM in Sydney and 12:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 18 h behind | 18 h behind | 16 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 21 h behind | 21 h behind | 19 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 7 h 30 min behind | 7 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min behind | 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Auckland
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Auckland is in the southern hemisphere, so the longest day comes in December (14 hours 42 minutes) and the shortest in June (9 hours 38 minutes). The latest sunset, at 8:44 PM, falls on January 5.
Daylight through the year in Auckland
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 21 | 7:24 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:34 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:58 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 42 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Auckland
Auckland lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Auckland
All the places listed below keep the same time as Auckland.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manukau | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hamilton | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tauranga | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Auckland today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in New Zealand
All time zones and cities in New Zealand
Plan around the time in Auckland
- Convert a time to or from Auckland: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Auckland to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Auckland and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone: UTC+12 (NZST) in standard time and UTC+13 (NZDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Auckland?
The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 3:00 AM, when clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+12. They go forward again on Sunday, September 26, 2027.
What is the time difference between Auckland and New York?
Auckland is 18 hours ahead of New York in January and 16 hours ahead of New York in July, because the two are on daylight saving time at opposite times of the year.
Does the difference between Auckland and New York ever change at other times?
Yes, for a few weeks. From March 14 to April 4 and September 26 to November 7, the gap is 17 hours, because the two switch on different dates.
Is Auckland on the same time as Wellington?
Yes. Auckland and Wellington both use UTC+13 right now.
How long is the longest day in Auckland?
About 14 hours 42 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 9 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.