Shanghai is usually 4 hours behind Auckland. Auckland observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

ShanghaiAuckland

Sunrise 5:06 AMSunset 6:57 PM(local)

Sunrise 7:27 AMSunset 5:29 PM(local)

Auckland: standard timeNow UTC+12. Next change: September 27, 2026 β€” clocks go forward 1 hour.
ShanghaiUTC+8
AucklandUTC+12

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22Β°N, 121.46Β°E
Elevation12 m

πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ Auckland

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

Best time for a call: 09:00–14:00 in ShanghaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Auckland?
Shanghai is 4 hours behind Auckland. 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 Shanghai and Auckland?
The best window to call is 09:00–14:00 Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Auckland change?
Because at least one of Shanghai and Auckland observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).