The New Zealand time difference is +13 hours from London and +18 hours from New York in winter, and +11 hours and +16 hours in summer for Auckland (UK and US winter and summer time). The country has 2 time zones: depending on the region and the season, the gap with London ranges from +11 h to +13 h 45.
In practice, when it is noon in London, it is 01:00 the next day in Auckland during UK winter time (GMT) and 23:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 06:00 the next day in Auckland during Eastern Standard Time and 04:00 the next day during Eastern Daylight Time.
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Time in New Zealand: key facts
- Time zone: UTC+12 (standard time) / UTC+13 (daylight saving time), IANA identifier
Pacific/Auckland - Difference with London: +13 h in UK winter (GMT), +11 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: +18 h during Eastern Standard Time, +16 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in New Zealand: yes, see the dates below
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
- Time zones: 2 (details by region below)
Time difference between London, New York and New Zealand
| Time in London | In Auckland (UK winter, GMT) | In Auckland (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 21:00 | 19:00 |
| 12:00 | 01:00 (next day) | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 07:00 (next day) | 05:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 11:00 (next day) | 09:00 (next day) |
| Time in New York | In Auckland (US winter, EST) | In Auckland (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 02:00 (next day) | 00:00 (next day) |
| 12:00 (noon) | 06:00 (next day) | 04:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 12:00 (next day) | 10:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 16:00 (next day) | 14:00 (next day) |
The difference of 2 hours between winter and summer comes from the fact that the UK, the US and New Zealand do not move their clocks forward and back in the same direction or on the same dates.
Watch the transition periods in spring and autumn, when the clocks do not change on the same day in each country: the 2027 table below shows every change in the gap.
Clock changes 2026–2027
New Zealand observes daylight saving time. Planned dates (local time in Auckland):
- Sunday 4 April 2027: from UTC+13 to UTC+12
- Sunday 26 September 2027: from UTC+12 to UTC+13
Clocks also change in the UK and the US on the following dates:
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
Time zones of New Zealand: gap by region
| Region / cities | Time zone (UTC) | Gap with London (UK winter / summer) | Gap with New York (US winter / summer) | When it is 12:00 in London (winter / summer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland, Wellington | UTC+13 / UTC+12 | +13 h / +11 h | +18 h / +16 h | 01:00 (next day) / 23:00 |
| Chatham Islands | UTC+13:45 / UTC+12:45 | +13 h 45 / +11 h 45 | +18 h 45 / +16 h 45 | 01:45 (next day) / 23:45 |
If your route crosses several time zones, check the time printed on your train, bus or plane tickets: it is always given in local time at the place of departure.
When to call New Zealand from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Auckland time, call between 20:00 and 07:00 (running past midnight) London time in UK winter, and between 22:00 and 09:00 (running past midnight) during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 15:00 and 02:00 (running past midnight) during EST, and between 17:00 and 04:00 (running past midnight) during EDT.
On 15 January 2027, office hours (09:00–17:00) overlap for 0 hours with London and for 2 hours with New York. Aim for the very start or end of the day, and always state the time zone in your meeting invitations.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to New Zealand from the UK means travelling east: your day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than usual. From North America, the flight crosses the International Date Line and you land on a later calendar day. A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
New Zealand time zones: IANA identifiers and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland, Wellington | Pacific/Auckland | UTC+13 | UTC+12 | NZDT |
| Chatham Islands | Pacific/Chatham | UTC+13:45 | UTC+12:45 | — |
- Auckland, Wellington (
Pacific/Auckland): daylight saving time applied every year; the tz database records it since at least 1974. - Chatham Islands (
Pacific/Chatham): daylight saving time applied every year; the tz database records it since at least 1974.
Daylight saving time in New Zealand in 2027: clock-change dates
Dates calculated from the tz database rules for Pacific/Auckland (Auckland, Wellington). They differ from those in the UK: the gap with London changes several times a year (table below).
- Sunday 4 April 2027 at 03:00 (local time): clocks go back one hour (UTC+13 → UTC+12), at the same moment as 15:00 on Saturday 3 April in London.
- Sunday 26 September 2027 at 02:00 (local time): clocks go forward one hour (UTC+12 → UTC+13), at the same moment as 15:00 on Saturday 25 September in London.
| 2027 period | Auckland vs London | Auckland vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | +13 h | +18 h |
| 14 – 27 March | +13 h | +17 h |
| 28 March – 3 April | +12 h | +17 h |
| 4 April – 25 September | +11 h | +16 h |
| 26 September – 30 October | +12 h | +17 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | +13 h | +17 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | +13 h | +18 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Wellington in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Wellington (41.30° S, 174.78° E), daylight saving time included. They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:05 | 13:30 | 20:55 | 14 h 50 | 17:05 / 07:55 |
| February | 06:44 | 13:35 | 20:26 | 13 h 42 | 17:44 / 07:26 |
| March | 07:17 | 13:30 | 19:43 | 12 h 25 | 18:17 / 06:43 |
| April | 06:51 | 12:21 | 17:51 | 11 h 01 | 19:51 / 06:51 |
| May | 07:22 | 12:17 | 17:13 | 9 h 51 | 20:22 / 06:13 |
| June | 07:45 | 12:21 | 16:58 | 9 h 13 | 20:45 / 05:58 |
| July | 07:43 | 12:27 | 17:11 | 9 h 27 | 20:43 / 06:11 |
| August | 07:12 | 12:26 | 17:39 | 10 h 27 | 20:12 / 06:39 |
| September | 06:23 | 12:16 | 18:10 | 11 h 46 | 19:23 / 07:10 |
| October | 06:33 | 13:07 | 19:41 | 13 h 08 | 18:33 / 07:41 |
| November | 05:53 | 13:05 | 20:18 | 14 h 25 | 16:53 / 07:18 |
| December | 05:42 | 13:16 | 20:50 | 15 h 08 | 16:42 / 07:50 |
The longest day in the table is 15 December (15 h 08 between 05:42 and 20:50), the shortest 15 June (9 h 13).
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in New Zealand
- Outbound from the UK (flying east): you « lose » 13 hours in UK winter and 11 hours in summer; your arrival day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than your body clock expects.
- Return to the UK (flying west): the opposite applies. Flying west is generally considered easier to cope with: you just need to stay up a little later.
- From New York: the gap is 18 hours in winter (EST) and 16 hours in summer (EDT); you cross the International Date Line and land on a later calendar day, so allow extra time to adjust.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 12:00 – 20:00 in Auckland from London in UK winter (10:00 – 18:00 during BST), and to 17:00 – 01:00 in Auckland from New York during EST (15:00 – 23:00 during EDT): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Wellington, the sun rises around 06:05 and sets around 20:55 in mid-January, and around 07:43 and 17:11 in mid-July (table above). After flying east, seek morning light and avoid it late in the day; this is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New Zealand and the UK or the US?
Auckland is 13 hours ahead of London in UK winter and 11 hours ahead during British Summer Time. It is 18 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and 16 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time. This is the gap for Auckland; other regions differ (see the table by region).
What time is it in New Zealand when it is noon in London or New York?
In Auckland, noon in London is 01:00 the next day in UK winter and 23:00 in summer; noon in New York is 06:00 the next day during EST and 04:00 the next day during EDT.
Does New Zealand have daylight saving time?
Yes. Next changes (local time): Sunday 4 April 2027: from UTC+13 to UTC+12; Sunday 26 September 2027: from UTC+12 to UTC+13.
How many time zones does New Zealand have?
This page covers 2 time zones (Auckland, Chatham Islands). The by-region table gives the gap with London and New York for each, in winter and summer.
When should I call New Zealand from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 20:00 and 07:00 London time in UK winter (22:00 to 09:00 during BST), or between 15:00 and 02:00 New York time during EST (17:00 to 04:00 during EDT).
What is the IANA time zone for New Zealand?
Auckland, Wellington: Pacific/Auckland; Chatham Islands: Pacific/Chatham.
What time does the sun rise in Wellington?
Around 06:05 on 15 January 2027 and around 07:43 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 20:55 and 17:11. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes: GOV.UK, When do the clocks change? (UK summer time from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- US daylight saving time: NIST, Daylight Saving Time (from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.
