Current Time in Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Lat/Long: 36.85° S, 174.76° E
Elevation: 43 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in New Zealand
Region: Auckland
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: NZST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZDT
Auckland is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Auckland, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Auckland
Auckland gets 9h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Auckland is at 07:31 and sunset in Auckland is at 17:10.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 37m near the June solstice to 14h 41m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Auckland and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Auckland right now.
Other Cities in New Zealand with Local Time
Cities Sharing Auckland's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Auckland.
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Prayer Times in Auckland
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 05:55 | 07:31 | 12:21 | 14:52 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:56 | 07:31 | 12:21 | 14:53 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:56 | 07:32 | 12:21 | 14:53 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:56 | 07:32 | 12:21 | 14:53 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:57 | 07:32 | 12:21 | 14:53 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:57 | 07:33 | 12:22 | 14:53 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:57 | 07:33 | 12:22 | 14:53 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
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14-day Forecast for Auckland
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Auckland
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Auckland. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Auckland
View the detailed moon calendar for Auckland with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Auckland From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,156 km | W (272deg) |
| Singapore | 8,417 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,842 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,140 km | NW (306deg) |
| Los Angeles | 10,497 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 12,020 km | SE (140deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,297 km | W (279deg) |
| New York | 14,194 km | ENE (63deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Auckland?
Auckland next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Auckland's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Auckland and you would surface near Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain, about 5 km from the antipodal point at 36.9deg N, 5.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Auckland
What time is it in Auckland right now?
The current local time in Auckland is 05:59 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Auckland follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland uses the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone (UTC+12:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Auckland?
Is Auckland on daylight saving time right now?
No — Auckland is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland today?
Today in Auckland: sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset is at 17:10, giving 9h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Auckland tonight?
The moon phase over Auckland tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Auckland?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Auckland, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.