Time zone meeting planner
Auckland and Sydney: plan a meeting across time zones
Auckland and Sydney are 2 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 2 hours ahead of Sydney. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 26 September: Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney
- 27 September to 3 October: Auckland is 3 hours ahead of Sydney
- 4 October to 31 December: Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 11 AM in Auckland lands at 9 AM in Sydney — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Auckland changes clocks — 2026: 5 April and 27 September; 2027: 4 April and 26 September.
- Sydney changes clocks — 2026: 5 April and 4 October; 2027: 4 April and 3 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 — Sydney: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Sydney: Boxing Day
- 1 January 2027 — Sydney: New Year's Day
- 26 January 2027 — Sydney: Australia 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 Sydney
What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Auckland?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Auckland is 7 AM in Sydney (UTC+12 against UTC+10). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Auckland or Sydney 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 Sydney soon?
Auckland: Labour Day on 26 October. Sydney: Christmas Day on 25 December.