Current Time in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is on New Zealand Daylight Time – NZDT (UTC+13) right now. It switches to NZST (UTC+12) on 4 Apr 2027.
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Pacific/Auckland
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Time zone of Auckland
| Time zone | New Zealand Daylight Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NZDT |
| UTC offset | UTC+13 |
| IANA time zone id | Pacific/Auckland |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+12 in winter, UTC+13 in summer |
Time difference between Auckland and other cities
Daylight saving time in Auckland
2026
- 5 April 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
- 27 September 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13).
2027
- 4 April 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
- 26 September 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from NZST (UTC+12) to NZDT (UTC+13).
Auckland time FAQ
What time is it in Auckland right now?
Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Auckland, updated every second.
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland is in New Zealand Daylight Time, abbreviated NZDT, UTC+13. Its IANA time zone id is Pacific/Auckland.
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.
What is the time difference between Auckland and New York?
New York is 18 hours behind Auckland.
Other cities in New Zealand
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.