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Time difference between Sydney and Auckland

Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 2:00 PM in Auckland. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Sydney to Auckland or Auckland to Sydney.

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Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney, usually.

Difference right now2 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Sydney and Auckland change their clocks on different dates, the difference becomes 3 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Sydney (Australia) is in the Australia/Sydney time zone: UTC+10 (AEST) or UTC+11 (AEDT).
  • Auckland (New Zealand) is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone: UTC+12 (NZST) or UTC+13 (NZDT).

Convert Sydney time to Auckland time

SydneyAuckland
6:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM11:00 PM

Based on the usual 2 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Sydney and Auckland overlap for 6 hours, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Sydney (11:00 AM 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 8:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Auckland).

The best time to call is around 12:00 PM in Sydney (2:00 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 Sydney and Auckland?

Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney, usually. It becomes 3 hours for part of the year.

Is Auckland ahead of or behind Sydney?

Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney.

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

Yes. The usual gap is 2 hours, but because Sydney and Auckland change their clocks on different dates, it becomes 3 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

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

The best time to call is around 12:00 PM in Sydney (2:00 PM in Auckland). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Sydney and Auckland overlap for 6 hours, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Sydney (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Auckland).