What is the time difference between Auckland and London?

London is 13 hours behind Auckland right now. During the year the gap varies between 11 hours and 13 hours, because the two cities change their clocks on different dates.

When is the next public holiday in Auckland?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Auckland overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Auckland's for 2 hours today (09:00–11:00 Auckland time); London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Auckland's working day.

Current Time in Auckland, New Zealand — NZDT

UTC+13:00Daylight saving timePacific/Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

03:16:00 AM

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Auckland, New Zealand is 3:16 AM on Friday, November 6, 2026. Auckland is on daylight saving time, NZDT (UTC+13:00), until 4 April 2027.

Pronunciation

Auckland

Time facts about Auckland

New Zealand adopted a national mean time of UTC+11:30 on 2 November 1868, replacing Auckland's local mean time of UTC+11:39:04.Source: IANA tz database
From 1928 New Zealand used a half-hour summer time (UTC+12); from September 1940 it stayed on UTC+12 all year, its base offset ever since.Source: IANA tz database
Auckland's DST runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April; the current cycle started 27 September 2026 and ends 4 April 2027.Source: IANA tz database
The Chatham Islands keep time 45 minutes ahead of Auckland all year (UTC+12:45, or UTC+13:45 in summer).Source: IANA tz database

Time zone and daylight saving time in Auckland

Time zone (IANA): Pacific/Auckland
Current offset: NZDT (UTC+13:00)
Daylight saving: Daylight saving time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+12:00 and UTC+13:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00 local time, clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00, from NZDT (UTC+13:00) to NZST (UTC+12:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:10 AM

Sunset

07:58 PM

Day length

13h 49m

Solar noon (sun highest): 01:04 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 14h 41m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 9h 38m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Auckland	Overlap with Auckland
New York	09:16	−18 h	03:00–11:00	2 h (09:00–11:00)
London	14:16	−13 h	22:00–06:00 (previous day)	None
Singapore	22:16	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
Hong Kong	22:16	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
Tokyo	23:16	−4 h	13:00–21:00	4 h (13:00–17:00)
Sydney	01:16	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Auckland

In 49 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 52 days
Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
Public
In 56 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Airports near Auckland

Auckland International Airport AKL18 km straight-line
Wellington International Airport WLG498 km straight-line
Christchurch International Airport CHC762 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00 local time, clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00, from NZDT (UTC+13:00) to NZST (UTC+12:00).
What is the time difference between Auckland and London?: London is 13 hours behind Auckland right now. During the year the gap varies between 11 hours and 13 hours, because the two cities change their clocks on different dates.
When is the next public holiday in Auckland?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Auckland overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Auckland's for 2 hours today (09:00–11:00 Auckland time); London's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Auckland's working day.

Time in other cities, compared with Auckland

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Sources

Time zone rules: IANA tz database, applied when the page is generated; the clock runs in your browser. Sun times: NOAA solar equations at 36.85°S, 174.76°E (GeoNames). Holidays: Nager.Date. Airports: OurAirports. About our sources.