Time Difference Between Auckland and London
London is 12 hours behind Auckland.
London is 12 hours behind Auckland. When it is 9:00 AM in Auckland, it is 9:00 PM the previous day in London.
What time is it in London?
For a given hour in Auckland, here’s the matching local time in London. Highlighted rows fall within London’s working hours (9 AM–5 PM) — the easiest times to reach someone.
| Auckland | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM the previous dayworking hours |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM the previous dayworking hours |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM the previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM the previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AMworking hours |
How far apart are Auckland and London?
London (United Kingdom) runs 12 hours behind Auckland (New Zealand). In practical terms, the working day in London starts while Auckland is already well into the afternoon or evening, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.
Best time to schedule a call or meeting
Standard working hours in Auckland and London barely overlap, so a live call usually means one side joining early in the morning or late in the evening. The least disruptive option is to catch the very start or end of one city’s working day, or to handle things asynchronously.
A note on daylight saving
Auckland and London sit in opposite hemispheres and both observe daylight saving, so they shift their clocks in opposite directions. The difference can swing by up to two hours across the year, so always re-check the offset for your specific dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and London?
London is 12 hours behind Auckland. When it is 9:00 AM in Auckland, it is 9:00 PM the previous day in London.
When it is 9:00 AM in Auckland, what time is it in London?
It is 9:00 PM the previous day in London. Going the other way, when it is 9:00 AM in London it is 9:00 PM in Auckland.
What is the best time to call between Auckland and London?
There is little or no overlap between standard 9-to-5 working hours in Auckland and London, so a call usually means one side taking it early morning or late evening. Aim for the start or end of one city's working day.
Does the Auckland–London time difference change with daylight saving?
Auckland and London sit in opposite hemispheres and both observe daylight saving, so they shift their clocks in opposite directions. The difference can swing by up to two hours across the year, so always re-check the offset for your specific dates.