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.
Check another date for Auckland and SydneyClock 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
When is the best time to meet between Auckland and Sydney?
Aim for 11 AM in Auckland, which is 9 AM in Sydney. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.
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.