Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to NZST (UTC+12).

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Auckland?

7:00 AM in Sydney, on the same day.

Auckland to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 2 hours behind Auckland right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours today.

Auckland · New Zealand

2:40 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · NZDT · summer time

Sydney · Australia

12:40 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Auckland and Sydney

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Auckland (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

AucklandOrganizerNew Zealand ·· summer time2:40PMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time12:40PMnow

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Date in Auckland

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Auckland time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Auckland (13:00) and Sydney (11:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Auckland (12:00) and Sydney (10:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Auckland (14:00) and Sydney (12:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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AucklandNZDT
SydneyAEDT
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Your meeting

Auckland1:00 PM NZDTSun, Oct 18
Sydney11:00 AM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 00:00 UTC

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Time difference between Auckland and Sydney

Sydney is 2 hours behind Auckland right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Auckland on NZDT (UTC+13). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Auckland: then Sydney is 1 hour behind Auckland.

Time difference between Auckland and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 2 hours behind	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 1 hour behind	Clocks go back in Auckland
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 2 hours behind	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Sep 26, 2027	Sydney 3 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Auckland
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 2 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Auckland is on New Zealand Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Auckland & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Auckland and Sydney?: Sydney is 2 hours behind Auckland right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Auckland on NZDT (UTC+13). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Auckland: then Sydney is 1 hour behind Auckland.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Auckland and Sydney?: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Auckland (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.
Does Auckland observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to NZST (UTC+12).
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Auckland?: 7:00 AM in Sydney, on the same day.

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