Offset
The time difference between Auckland and Canberra is 2 hours.
Auckland (NZST) is ahead of Canberra (AEST).
NZST: UTC+12
AEST: UTC+10
Neither Auckland nor Canberra is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Auckland (9 AM–3 PM in Canberra).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Auckland (12:00 PM Canberra).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
New Zealand
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
Australia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Australia DayMon, Jan 26
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Auckland | Canberra | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Auckland: next transition on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Canberra: next transition on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Auckland and Canberra differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:12 PM
- Day length
- 9h 43m
- Sunrise
- 7:08 AM
- Sunset
- 4:59 PM
- Day length
- 9h 51m
Daylight overlap: 8h 4m — 9:08 AM–5:12 PM in Auckland (7:08 AM–3:12 PM in Canberra). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in New Zealand Time
Other cities in Australian Eastern Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in New Zealand Time
- AKL
- CHC
- WLG
Airports in Australian Eastern Time
- SYD
- CBR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Auckland in Canberra?
- 9:00 am Auckland is 7:00 am Canberra.
- What is 12:00 pm Auckland in Canberra?
- 12:00 pm Auckland is 10:00 am Canberra.
- What is 12:30 pm Auckland in Canberra?
- 12:30 pm Auckland is 10:30 am Canberra.
- What is 2:00 pm Auckland in Canberra?
- 2:00 pm Auckland is 12:00 pm Canberra.
- What is 5:00 pm Auckland in Canberra?
- 5:00 pm Auckland is 3:00 pm Canberra.
- What is 11:30 pm Auckland in Canberra?
- 11:30 pm Auckland is 9:30 pm Canberra.