Time Difference Between London and Auckland
As of 31 August 2026, Auckland is 11 hours ahead of London. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Auckland, New Zealand ranges from 11 hours ahead to 13 hours ahead relative to London, United Kingdom. The calculator below is always up to date.
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London, United Kingdom
23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/London
Auckland, New Zealand
+11h10:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+12 · Pacific/Auckland
Auckland is 11 hours ahead of London.
When it is 23:34 in London, it is already the next day in Auckland.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/London | UTC+1 | Active now |
| Auckland | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Pacific/Auckland | UTC+12 | Not active now |
Hour by hour: London to Auckland
Every hour of today in London and what it is in Auckland. Highlighted rows fall inside Auckland working hours (09:00–18:00).
| London | Auckland |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 |
| 01:00 | 12:00 |
| 02:00 | 13:00 |
| 03:00 | 14:00 |
| 04:00 | 15:00 |
| 05:00 | 16:00 |
| 06:00 | 17:00 |
| 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 09:00 | 20:00 |
| 10:00 | 21:00 |
| 11:00 | 22:00 |
| London | Auckland |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 23:00 |
| 13:00 | 00:00next day |
| 14:00 | 01:00next day |
| 15:00 | 02:00next day |
| 16:00 | 03:00next day |
| 17:00 | 04:00next day |
| 18:00 | 05:00next day |
| 19:00 | 06:00next day |
| 20:00 | 07:00next day |
| 21:00 | 08:00next day |
| 22:00 | 09:00next day |
| 23:00 | 10:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in London and Auckland never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–10:00 in London (19:00–21:00 in Auckland)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Auckland puts its clocks forward on Sunday, September 27, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+12 to UTC+13. After that date, Auckland is 12 hours ahead of London — instead of 11 hours ahead, as it is today.
London puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. After that date, Auckland is 13 hours ahead of London — instead of 11 hours ahead, as it is today.
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London and Auckland: common questions
What is the time difference between London and Auckland?
As of 31 August 2026, Auckland is 11 hours ahead of London. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Auckland ranges from 11 hours ahead to 13 hours ahead relative to London, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in London, what time is it in Auckland?
It is 08:00 PM in Auckland, New Zealand. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Auckland ahead of or behind London?
Auckland is ahead of London by 11 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Auckland starts and ends earlier in London terms.
Do London and Auckland observe daylight saving time?
Both London and Auckland change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Auckland ranges from 11 hours ahead to 13 hours ahead relative to London.
What is the best time to call Auckland from London?
Standard working hours in London and Auckland do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in London or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) and Auckland, New Zealand (UTC+12) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.