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Time difference between Shanghai and Auckland

Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 5:00 PM in Auckland. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Shanghai to Auckland or Auckland to Shanghai.

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Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai, usually.

Difference right now5 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Auckland changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, the difference becomes 4 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Shanghai (China) is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone: UTC+8 (CST).
  • Auckland (New Zealand) is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone: UTC+12 (NZST) or UTC+13 (NZDT).

Convert Shanghai time to Auckland time

ShanghaiAuckland
6:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 5 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Shanghai and Auckland overlap for 3 hours, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Shanghai (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Auckland). If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Shanghai (12:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Auckland).

The best time to call is around 10:30 AM in Shanghai (3:30 PM in Auckland). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Auckland?

Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai, usually. It becomes 4 hours for part of the year.

Is Auckland ahead of or behind Shanghai?

Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Auckland change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 5 hours, but because Auckland changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, it becomes 4 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Shanghai and Auckland?

The best time to call is around 10:30 AM in Shanghai (3:30 PM in Auckland). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Shanghai and Auckland overlap for 3 hours, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Shanghai (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Auckland).