Current local time in Auckland, New Zealand
NZDT · UTC+13:00 · New Zealand Daylight Time
About Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand uses the New Zealand Daylight Time time zone (Pacific/Auckland), currently UTC+13:00. Population: about 417,910.
| Country: | New Zealand |
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| Coordinates: | 36°51′S / 174°46′E |
| Population: | 417,910 |
| Currency: | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Languages: | English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language |
| Country calling code: | +64 |
Time zone in Auckland
| IANA time zone: | Pacific/Auckland |
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| Time zone name: | New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+13:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in New Zealand: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Auckland is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+12:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 4 April 2027 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+12:00 (NZST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Auckland today
| Sunrise: | 06:28 |
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| Sunset: | 19:42 |
| Solar noon: | 13:05 |
| Day length: | 13h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:02 – 20:09 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (NZDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Auckland
- London+12 hAuckland is 12 hours ahead of London
- New York+17 hAuckland is 17 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+12 hAuckland is 12 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Auckland time
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Auckland (New Zealand Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC+13:00.
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?
Auckland is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 4 April 2027, to UTC+12:00.
What is the time difference between Auckland and London?
Right now Auckland is 12 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Auckland and New York?
Right now Auckland is 17 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.