Time Now in Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Auckland ranks
#1 for first into the new day · #1 for clocks changing soonest.
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
Clocks in Auckland are set to UTC+12:00 under the Pacific/Auckland zone. The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Auckland sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Auckland sits at a modest 43 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Sydney, is a distant 2156 km away. As one of New Zealand's largest cities, Auckland is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Auckland sees 11h 44m between a 06:25 sunrise and a 18:09 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Auckland
Daylight Hours in Auckland
Auckland gets 11h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Auckland is at 06:25 and sunset in Auckland is at 18:09.
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.
Weather in Auckland
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Prayer Times in Auckland
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 04:56 | 06:25 | 12:17 | 15:36 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:55 | 06:23 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:53 | 06:22 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:51 | 06:20 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:50 | 06:19 | 12:15 | 15:38 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:48 | 06:17 | 12:15 | 15:38 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:47 | 06:16 | 12:15 | 15:38 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
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14-day Forecast for Auckland
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Auckland
Sunrise
in Auckland
↑
6:25 AM
Sunset
in Auckland
↓
6:09 PM
Day Length
11h 44m
Dawn
in Auckland
5:58 AM
Dusk
in Auckland
6:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Auckland
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:22
View the detailed moon calendar for Auckland with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Auckland
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 17:22 on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Auckland follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Auckland in?
Auckland runs on the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone (UTC+12:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Auckland?
Is Auckland on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Auckland as of September 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Auckland today?
Today in Auckland: sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset is at 18:09, giving 11h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Auckland tonight?
Over Auckland tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 5.1% 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.