Auckland is usually 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

AucklandLos Angeles

Sunrise 6:32 AMSunset 7:41 PM(local)

Sunrise 7:02 AMSunset 6:15 PM(local)

Auckland: daylight saving timeNow UTC+13. Next change: April 4, 2027 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Los Angeles: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
AucklandUTC+13
Los AngelesUTC-7PDT

πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ Auckland

Dialing code+64
Population1,547,200
Coordinates36.85Β°S, 174.76Β°E
Elevation43 m

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Los Angeles

Dialing code+1
Population3,820,914
Coordinates34.05Β°N, 118.24Β°W
Elevation89 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–13:00 in AucklandAdd to calendar

1 November 2026 β€” 3 April 2027: the gap is 21h instead of the usual 20h β€” Auckland and Los Angeles change clocks on different days.

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Auckland and Los Angeles?
Auckland is 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Auckland and Los Angeles?
The best window to call is 09:00–13:00 Auckland time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Auckland and Los Angeles change?
Because Auckland and Los Angeles switch to or from daylight saving time on different dates, the gap between them is temporarily larger or smaller for a few weeks around those changes.