Current Time in Auckland, New Zealand

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

NZST

IANA Identifier

Pacific/Auckland

UTC Offset

UTC+12

Country

New Zealand (NZ)

Location Details

Coordinates

-36.8485°, 174.7633°

Population

1.7M

Nearby Airports

• Auckland Airport (AKL) — 21 km

Nearby Cities

• Christchurch — New Zealand
• Wellington — New Zealand
• Suva — Fiji
• Tarawa — Kiribati
• Majuro — Marshall Islands
• Palikir — Micronesia
• Yaren — Nauru
• Apia — Samoa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Auckland in?

Auckland is in the NZST time zone (Pacific/Auckland), which is UTC+12 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Auckland observe Daylight Saving Time?

Auckland uses the Pacific/Auckland IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Auckland?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Auckland, New Zealand. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Auckland?

Auckland has a UTC offset of UTC+12. This means it is 12 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Auckland?

Auckland is served by Auckland Airport (AKL).