Current time in Auckland
Local time in Auckland
The time in Auckland is 12 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of Columbus. The current timezone in Auckland is New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Auckland is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Auckland starts at Sept. 27, 2025.
Details for the time in Auckland
| Current time | 12:18 a.m.
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| Time zone |
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
DST: New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
| IANA time zone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Your time difference | 16 hours ahead of Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC+12 12 hours ahead of UTC |
Auckland Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Auckland uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Auckland.
| Last DST ended at |
April 5, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
Sept. 27, 2025 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
April 4, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |