Current local time in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand, uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone (New Zealand Daylight Time / New Zealand Standard Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- New Zealand Daylight Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+13
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, April 4, 2027: UTC+13 → UTC+12
- Dialing code
- +64
The time zone, at a glance.
Auckland follows Pacific/Auckland. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+13 → UTC+122026-04-04 14:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+12 → UTC+132026-09-26 14:00 UTC2027
02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+13 → UTC+122027-04-03 14:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+12 → UTC+132027-09-25 14:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Auckland.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (14h 40m) and Jun the least (9h 39m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:17 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 24m | UTC+13 |
| Feb 15 | 6:51 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 27m | UTC+13 |
| Mar 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 21m | UTC+13 |
| Apr 15 | 6:46 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 10m | UTC+12 |
| May 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 11m | UTC+12 |
| Jun 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 39m | UTC+12 |
| Jul 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 52m | UTC+12 |
| Aug 15 | 7:04 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 42m | UTC+12 |
| Sep 15 | 6:21 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 50m | UTC+12 |
| Oct 15 | 6:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 59m | UTC+13 |
| Nov 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 5m | UTC+13 |
| Dec 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 40m | UTC+13 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Auckland with your world.
Add cities, choose the actual date, and preview your weekly meeting across clock changes.
Best times to call from Auckland
One-hour calls on Friday, October 23, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Auckland time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 hours behind | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 12 hours behind | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Tokyo | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 20 hours behind | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (1:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 9 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in New Zealand, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Labour Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Boxing Day (substitute day)
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · Day after New Year's Day
Airports serving Auckland
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- AKL Auckland International Airport · 18 km
Places that share Auckland’s clock
These places use the same Pacific/Auckland rules, so their time always matches Auckland, including clock changes.
- Manukau
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Takapuna
- Hamilton
- Dunedin
- Tauranga
- Waitakere
- Palmerston North
- Napier
- Whangarei
- Rotorua
- New Plymouth
- Hastings
- Invercargill
- Nelson
- Wanganui
- Upper Hutt
- Gisborne
- Timaru
Also on UTC+13 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Auckland today but may differ after a clock change.
- Samoa
- Tonga
Questions about time in Auckland
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland, known as New Zealand Daylight Time in winter and New Zealand Standard Time in summer. Its offset is UTC+13 or UTC+12 depending on the date.
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 and go forward on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027, from UTC+13 to UTC+12.
What is the time difference between Auckland and other major cities?
On Friday, October 23, 2026: New York is 17 hours behind Auckland; London is 12 hours behind Auckland; Tokyo is 4 hours behind Auckland; Los Angeles is 20 hours behind Auckland; Sydney is 2 hours behind Auckland; Dubai is 9 hours behind Auckland.
How do I call Auckland from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +64, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Auckland as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Pacific/Auckland. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.