Time zone meeting planner
Auckland and London: plan a meeting across time zones
Auckland and London are 11 hours apart (Auckland ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Auckland is 11 hours ahead of London. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 28 March: Auckland is 13 hours ahead of London
- 29 March to 4 April: Auckland is 12 hours ahead of London
- 5 April to 26 September: Auckland is 11 hours ahead of London
- 27 September to 24 October: Auckland is 12 hours ahead of London
- 25 October to 31 December: Auckland is 13 hours ahead of London
Best time to meet
Auckland and London do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 6 PM in Auckland / 7 AM in London — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.
Clock changes to plan around
- Auckland changes clocks — 2026: 5 April and 27 September; 2027: 4 April and 26 September.
- London changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
Upcoming public holidays
- 26 October — Auckland: Labour Day
- 25 December — Auckland: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Auckland: Boxing Day
- 28 December — Auckland: Boxing Day (observed)
- 25 December — London: Christmas Day
- 26 December — London: Boxing Day
- 28 December — London: Boxing Day (observed)
- 1 January 2027 — London: New Year's Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Auckland and London
What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Auckland?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Auckland is 10 PM in London (UTC+12 against UTC+1). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Auckland or London change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in Auckland or London soon?
Auckland: Labour Day on 26 October. London: Christmas Day on 25 December.