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.
Check another date for Auckland and LondonClock 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
When is the best time to meet between Auckland and London?
There is no hour that is inside normal working time in both cities, so someone has to stretch. The least painful slot is 6 PM in Auckland / 7 AM in London. At this distance the fair answer is usually to alternate which side takes the awkward hour rather than fixing one time forever.
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.