Auckland time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | New Zealand Daylight Time (Pacific/Auckland) |
| UTC offset | UTC+13 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, April 4, 2027, 03:00 AM → 02:00 AM, UTC+12 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:56 AM / 07:24 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | New Zealand — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 36.85° S, 174.76° E |
New York to Auckland time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Auckland? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (2 hours).
| New York | Auckland |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 |
| 01:00 | 18:00 |
| 02:00 | 19:00 |
| 03:00 | 20:00 |
| 04:00 | 21:00 |
| 05:00 | 22:00 |
| 06:00 | 23:00 |
| 07:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 08:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 09:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 10:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 11:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 12:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 12:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 13:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 14:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 15:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 16:00 (next day) |
Auckland time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Auckland. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 10 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 12 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 17 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 20 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 9 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 10 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 4 hours behind |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 3 hours behind |
Daylight saving time
Auckland observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+12).
Sunrise and sunset in Auckland
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 06:56 AM | 07:24 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:54 AM | 07:24 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:53 AM | 07:25 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:51 AM | 07:26 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:50 AM | 07:27 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:48 AM | 07:28 PM | 12 h 40 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:47 AM | 07:29 PM | 12 h 42 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Auckland
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 06:30 AM – 06:40 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:40 AM – 07:30 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:49 PM – 07:40 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:40 PM – 07:50 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and New York?
Auckland is currently 17 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland is in New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13). IANA time zone ID: Pacific/Auckland.
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?
Auckland observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, April 4, 2027: at 03:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 02:00 AM (UTC+12).
When is golden hour in Auckland?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Auckland runs 06:49 PM – 07:40 PM and morning golden hour 06:40 AM – 07:30 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Auckland is at 06:56 AM and sunset at 07:24 PM, a day length of 12 h 28 min (local time).