Auckland time zone facts
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 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 | 06:29 AM / 07:42 PM (Wed, October 21) |
| Country | New Zealand — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 36.85° S, 174.76° E |
New York to Auckland time converter
New York hour by hour in Auckland time; the 2 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| 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
Relative to Auckland; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift 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+11 | 2 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
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, October 21 | 06:29 AM | 07:42 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:28 AM | 07:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:26 AM | 07:44 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:25 AM | 07:45 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:24 AM | 07:46 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:23 AM | 07:47 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| Tue, October 27 | 06:21 AM | 07:48 PM | 13 h 26 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Auckland
Local times for Wed, October 21 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:02 AM – 06:12 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:12 AM – 07:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 07:07 PM – 07:58 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:58 PM – 08:09 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 Wed, October 21, evening golden hour in Auckland runs 07:07 PM – 07:58 PM and morning golden hour 06:12 AM – 07:04 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland?
On Wed, October 21, sunrise in Auckland is at 06:29 AM and sunset at 07:42 PM, a day length of 13 h 13 min (local time).