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Auckland to Sydney time difference

Auckland is between 2 hours and 3 hours ahead of Sydney, depending on the time of year.

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Best time to call between Auckland and Sydney

These times assume everyone is awake from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Change the hours in the planner above to match your own day.

Auckland to Sydney time converter

What a time in Auckland is in Sydney. This holds for most of the year. For a few weeks when the two places change their clocks on different dates, the gap is an hour more or less.

Auckland timeSydney time
6:00 am4:00 am
9:00 am7:00 am
12:00 pm10:00 am
3:00 pm1:00 pm
6:00 pm4:00 pm
9:00 pm7:00 pm

Daylight saving

Auckland changes its clocks on 4 April and 26 September in 2027. Sydney changes its clocks on 4 April and 3 October in 2027. The gap changes because the two places move their clocks on different dates, so for a few weeks each year the difference is an hour more or less than usual. The planner above always uses the real rules for the day you choose.

Common questions

What is the time difference between Auckland and Sydney?

Auckland is between 2 hours and 3 hours ahead of Sydney, depending on the time of year. The gap changes because the two places move their clocks on different dates, so for a few weeks each year the difference is an hour more or less than usual.

What is the best time to call Sydney from Auckland?

With waking hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm in both cities: the longest shared window is 9:00 am to 10:00 pm in Auckland, which is 7:00 am to 8:00 pm in Sydney.

Does the time difference between Auckland and Sydney change during the year?

The gap changes because the two places move their clocks on different dates, so for a few weeks each year the difference is an hour more or less than usual. Auckland changes its clocks on 4 April and 26 September in 2027. Sydney changes its clocks on 4 April and 3 October in 2027.

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