Why the Auckland gap to Europe moves twice
Opposite-season daylight saving means the difference to London or Berlin can change by two hours over the year rather than one. A live clock beats reasoning through the maths every spring and autumn.
Current time in
Auckland, New Zealand
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Day Local time
Time zone
- Time zone
- NZST
- UTC offset
- UTC+12
- IANA time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Daylight Saving Time
- Off
Your time vs Auckland
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Auckland
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Sunrise 06:10
Now
Sunset 18:16
Day length: 12h 06m
Sunrise & sunset
Today’s sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length for this city.
- Sunrise
- 06:10
- Sunset
- 18:16
- Solar noon
- 12:13
- Day length
- 12h 06m
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
78.2% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 13:38
- Moonset
- 03:39
Today in Auckland
- Astronomical twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Civil twilight
- Sunrise
- Solar noon
- Sunset
- Civil twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Astronomical twilight
- Now
Sunrise & sunset outlook Tap to expand the table
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
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| Today Sep 22 | 06:10 | 18:16 | 12h 06m | — | 05:44 | 18:42 | 12h 57m | — |
| +1 day Sep 23 | 06:09 | 18:17 | 12h 08m | 00:02 longer | 05:43 | 18:43 | 13h 00m | 00:02 longer |
| +1 week Sep 29 | 07:00 | 19:22 | 12h 22m | 00:16 longer | 06:34 | 19:48 | 13h 14m | 00:16 longer |
| +2 weeks Oct 6 | 06:49 | 19:28 | 12h 38m | 00:32 longer | 06:23 | 19:54 | 13h 31m | 00:33 longer |
| +1 month Oct 22 | 06:27 | 19:43 | 13h 15m | 01:09 longer | 06:00 | 20:10 | 14h 09m | 01:11 longer |
| +2 months Nov 22 | 05:58 | 20:15 | 14h 16m | 02:10 longer | 05:29 | 20:44 | 15h 15m | 02:17 longer |
| +3 months Dec 22 | 05:58 | 20:40 | 14h 41m | 02:35 longer | 05:27 | 21:10 | 15h 42m | 02:45 longer |
| +6 months Mar 23 | 07:26 | 19:29 | 12h 03m | 00:02 shorter | 07:00 | 19:55 | 12h 54m | 00:02 shorter |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
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| Today Sep 22 | 06:10 | 18:16 | 12h 06m | — | 05:44 | 18:42 | 12h 57m | — |
| −1 day Sep 21 | 06:12 | 18:16 | 12h 03m | 00:02 shorter | 05:46 | 18:41 | 12h 55m | 00:02 shorter |
| −1 week Sep 15 | 06:21 | 18:11 | 11h 49m | 00:16 shorter | 05:55 | 18:37 | 12h 41m | 00:16 shorter |
| −2 weeks Sep 8 | 06:31 | 18:05 | 11h 33m | 00:32 shorter | 06:06 | 18:31 | 12h 25m | 00:32 shorter |
| −1 month Aug 23 | 06:54 | 17:52 | 10h 58m | 01:07 shorter | 06:28 | 18:19 | 11h 51m | 01:06 shorter |
| −2 months Jul 23 | 07:26 | 17:28 | 10h 01m | 02:04 shorter | 06:58 | 17:56 | 10h 57m | 01:59 shorter |
| −3 months Jun 23 | 07:34 | 17:12 | 9h 38m | 02:28 shorter | 07:05 | 17:41 | 10h 35m | 02:21 shorter |
| −6 months Mar 24 | 07:27 | 19:27 | 12h 00m | 00:05 shorter | 07:01 | 19:53 | 12h 51m | 00:05 shorter |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
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Live times in cities people check next to Auckland.
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Typical business hours
A typical local office window — not market hours, exchange status, or a legal schedule.
- Typical window
- 09:00–17:00
- Typical days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Right now in Auckland
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- Week 39
- Day 265 of 365
- NZST · UTC+12
- 12h 06m daylight today
- Waxing Gibbous · 78.2% illuminated
Upcoming holidays in New Zealand
Public holidays from our country pack — not a complete leave calendar for every region or employer.
- Labour Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- New Year's Day
- Day after New Year's Day
About this city
- Country
- New Zealand Holidays
- Region
- Oceania
- Coordinates
- -36.85, 174.76
- Population
- 1,657,200
- IANA time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
Where is Auckland?
City pin on Google Maps — for orientation, not street navigation.
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Pacific/Auckland · NZST / NZDT
Live Auckland time, sunrise, and sunset
This page shows the current time in Auckland on New Zealand Time — NZST (UTC+12) in the southern winter and NZDT (UTC+13) in the southern summer — plus today's sunrise, sunset, and day length.
Clocks move forward around late September and back in early April, opposite the northern hemisphere. Use the blocks below for the live UTC offset, the gap from your local time, and a short sunrise/sunset outlook. Copy the iframe from Embed this clock if you want the same live face on another site.
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Read NZST or NZDT and the UTC offset
Open the Time zone card for the live abbreviation, UTC offset, and whether daylight saving is on. Re-check the gap to Australia and Europe after September and April.
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Check sunrise and sunset today
The Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards show today's rise, set, solar noon, and day length. Expand the outlook table for the week and months ahead.
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- 300+ cities worldwide Capitals plus major metros like New York, Dubai, and Shanghai — searchable by name, timezone, or continent.
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- Meeting time planner Drag a single slider to see what time it is everywhere at once — perfect for scheduling calls.
- Sunrise & sunset See sunrise, sunset, and day length for up to 50 upcoming days for any city.
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- 12-hour or 24-hour Switch the whole board between 12-hour and 24-hour time display.
Questions about Auckland time & daylight
What time is it in Auckland right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows Auckland local time and updates every second. It uses Pacific/Auckland, so NZST and NZDT switch automatically.
Is Auckland on NZST or NZDT today?
Check the Time zone card: it shows NZST or NZDT, the UTC offset, and whether daylight saving is on. NZDT covers the southern summer from late September to early April.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland today?
See the Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards for today's exact times, solar noon, and day length. The outlook table lists upcoming and past dates as well.
How many hours ahead of Sydney is Auckland?
Usually two hours, but the gap can shift briefly when only one country has changed clocks. Your time vs Auckland shows the live difference.
When does daylight saving start in New Zealand?
Clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April. Next clock change lists the upcoming transition.
Is Christchurch on the same time as Auckland?
Yes. Both use Pacific/Auckland, so North Island and South Island share the same offsets and DST dates.
Can I compare Auckland with Sydney or Los Angeles?
Yes. The Compare times strip shows live clocks for common peers. Add another city with the search box, or open the World Clock board.
Can I embed this Auckland clock on my site?
Yes. Use the Embed this clock box on this page to copy the iframe or open it in a new tab. The widget shows live Auckland time and follows daylight saving automatically. No account required.