Current Time in Auckland
The live local time in Auckland, New Zealand — Auckland (Pacific/Auckland). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Auckland
Auckland follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Auckland observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go forward one hour (DST begins) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Auckland with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Auckland quick facts
- Country
- New Zealand
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC offset
- UTC+13 (January) / UTC+12 (July)
- Calling code
- +64
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 1.7 million
- Coordinates
- 36.85°S, 174.76°E
Best time to call Auckland
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM–9:00 AM in Auckland. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 PM–4:00 AM in Auckland. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
Cities near Auckland
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Auckland in?+
Auckland is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Pacific/Auckland), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever New Zealand observes it.
When do the clocks change in Auckland?+
Auckland observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go forward one hour (DST begins) on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
What is the best time to call Auckland from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM–9:00 AM in Auckland. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.