Current Time in Auckland, New Zealand
Check the current local time in Auckland, New Zealand. Auckland uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone, with NZST (UTC +12:00) during standard time and NZDT (UTC +13:00) during daylight saving time.
Auckland Time Zone
Standard Time
NZST
UTC +12:00
Used outside daylight saving time
Daylight Time
NZDT
UTC +13:00
Observed during daylight saving time
Next DST Change
DST starts
September 27, 2026
Based on Last Sunday in September / First Sunday in April
About Auckland Time: NZST & NZDT
Auckland is located in New Zealand and uses the Pacific/Auckland time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Auckland overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Auckland aligns with other major cities.
Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.
Auckland vs Major Cities
Auckland Stock Exchange Hours
Local Exchange
NZX (New Zealand Exchange)
- Regular session (Auckland local time)
- 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Daylight Saving Time
Clocks change in Auckland in 115 days
DST starts on September 27, 2026. Clocks spring forward — sunrise and sunset shift one hour later in Auckland.
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