Current Time in Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Time Now

Fri, Jun 19, 2026

7:30 PM (NZST, 12 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1))

Auckland

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)

NZST is 12 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1)

About the Time in Auckland

Auckland is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The local time zone is New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), 12 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1). Auckland has a population of more than 1 million.

Today the sun rises at 7:33 AM and sets at 5:11 PM in Auckland. That is about 9 hours 37 minutes 48 seconds of daylight.

The next clock change in the New Zealand Standard Time zone is on September 27, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour.

Auckland Time - Frequently Asked Questions

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What time zone is Auckland in?

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Auckland is in the New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) time zone, 12 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1).

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Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?

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Yes. The next clock change is on September 27, 2026.

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What is the UTC offset in Auckland?

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The current UTC offset in Auckland is 12 hours ahead of Universal Time (UTC+1).