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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

5:00 AM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Auckland to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 4 hours behind Auckland right now. Their working days overlap for 4 hours today.

Auckland · New Zealand

9:30 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · NZDT · summer time

Tokyo · Japan

5:30 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Auckland and Tokyo

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Auckland (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

AucklandOrganizerNew Zealand ·· summer time9:30AMnow
TokyoJapan ·5:30AMnow

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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 Tokyo (09:00).
2:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Auckland (14:00) and Tokyo (10:00).
3:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Auckland (15:00) and Tokyo (11:00).

The whole day

Pick any slot in the Fit row, or use the arrow keys there, to make it the meeting time.

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
TokyoUTC+9
UTC	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Auckland1:00 PM NZDTSun, Oct 18
Tokyo9:00 AM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 00:00 UTC

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Time difference between Auckland and Tokyo

Tokyo is 4 hours behind Auckland right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Auckland on NZDT (UTC+13). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Auckland: then Tokyo is 3 hours behind Auckland.

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

Auckland is on New Zealand Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Auckland & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Auckland and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 4 hours behind Auckland right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Auckland on NZDT (UTC+13). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Auckland: then Tokyo is 3 hours behind Auckland.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Auckland and Tokyo?: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Auckland (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Auckland?: 5:00 AM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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