Current Time in Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland uses the GMT+12 time zone (UTC+12:00). Daylight saving time is observed; not in effect right now.

08:55:44
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

About Auckland

Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Country
New Zealand
Capital
Wellington
Population
1,657,200
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Dial code
+64
Coordinates
-36.85, 174.76
From capital
450 km from Wellington

Daylight saving time in Auckland

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
No
Next spring forward
2026-09-27
Offset shifts UTC+12:00 → UTC+13:00 on that date.

Sun in Auckland today

Sunrise
07:09
Solar noon
12:18
Sunset
17:27
Daylight
10h 18m
Yesterday
Rise
07:08
Set
17:28
Length
10h 19m
Today
Rise
07:09
Set
17:27
Length
10h 18m
Tomorrow
Rise
07:10
Set
17:26
Length
10h 16m

Today is 1 minute shorter than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Auckland

CityDistanceTime difference
Sydney2160 km-2h
Singapore8420 km-4h
Tokyo8840 km-3h
Los Angeles10500 km-19h
São Paulo12020 km-15h
Mumbai12300 km-6.5h
New York14190 km-16h
Dubai14200 km-8h
Cairo16570 km-9h
Berlin17750 km-10h
London18340 km-11h
Paris18550 km-10h

Other cities in New Zealand

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Popular Auckland time conversions

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Convert Auckland time (GMT+12) to and from other major time zones with one tap.

Frequently asked questions about time in Auckland

What is the current time in Auckland, New Zealand?+
Auckland is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12), which is UTC+12:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Auckland, New Zealand.
What timezone is Auckland in?+
Auckland, New Zealand uses the Pacific/Auckland timezone, abbreviated GMT+12. The current UTC offset is UTC+12:00.
What is the time difference between Auckland and UTC?+
Auckland is UTC+12:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Auckland observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Auckland?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Auckland is "Pacific/Auckland". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Auckland and New York?+
The time difference between Auckland and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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