Current local time in Auckland, New Zealand
The live clock above shows the time in Auckland. Auckland is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, UTC+13 right now (NZDT).
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Region | Auckland |
| Population | about 760,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.85° S, 174.76° E |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Abbreviation | NZST / NZDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+12 (winter) / UTC+13 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Auckland uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+12 (NZST) and UTC+13 (NZDT). The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:23 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 7:33 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| December solstice | 5:58 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 41 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Auckland at about 1:29 PM in mid-January, and about 12:26 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Auckland sits at 174.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 180.0° E.
Auckland time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 hours behind in Jan, 16 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 21 hours behind in Jan, 19 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 13 hours behind in Jan, 11 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 12 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 7.5 hours behind in Jan, 6.5 hours behind in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| Sydney | 2 hours behind |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Takapuna | 7 km (4 mi) | same time |
| Manukau | 20 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Hamilton | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Wellington | 495 km (307 mi) | same time |
| Christchurch | 765 km (475 mi) | same time |
| Suva, Fiji | 2,112 km (1,312 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Newcastle, Australia | 2,136 km (1,327 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Sydney, Australia | 2,157 km (1,340 mi) | 2 hours behind |
Other cities in New Zealand
Questions people ask
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, UTC+12, or UTC+13 during daylight saving time.
Does Auckland have daylight saving time?
Auckland uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+12 (NZST) and UTC+13 (NZDT). The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Auckland when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Auckland's clocks follow a zone centred on 180.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).