Time difference between Australia and New Zealand
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Australia
08:04:47
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
UTC+8 · Australia/Perth
New Zealand is 4 hours ahead of Australia
When in Australia 12:00, in New Zealand 16:00
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New Zealand
12:04:47
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
UTC+12 · Pacific/Auckland
Your time vs Australia and New Zealand
00:04:47
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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From you to Australia +8h
From you to New Zealand +12h
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08:04 in Australia = 12:04 in New Zealand · Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Best time for a meeting
Best overlap today
09:00–14:00 Australia = 13:00–18:00 New Zealand
Suitable intervals
09:00–09:30 Australia = 13:00–13:30 New Zealand
09:30–10:00 Australia = 13:30–14:00 New Zealand
10:00–10:30 Australia = 14:00–14:30 New Zealand
10:30–11:00 Australia = 14:30–15:00 New Zealand
11:00–11:30 Australia = 15:00–15:30 New Zealand
11:30–12:00 Australia = 15:30–16:00 New Zealand
Quick time conversion
| Australia | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | 12:00 |
| 09:00 | 13:00 |
| 10:00 | 14:00 |
| 11:00 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 |
| 13:00 | 17:00 |
| 14:00 | 18:00 |
| 15:00 | 19:00 |
| 16:00 | 20:00 |
| 17:00 | 21:00 |
| 18:00 | 22:00 |
| 19:00 | 23:00 |
| 20:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
Does the time difference change?
Current difference between Australia and New Zealand: 4 hours.
From Sunday, September 27, 2026 the difference will be 5 hours because New Zealand changes clocks.
Australia/Perth: Australia does not use daylight saving time.
Pacific/Auckland: New Zealand uses daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead is Australia from New Zealand?
When it is morning in Australia, it is evening in New Zealand.
The current time difference between Australia and New Zealand is New Zealand is 4 hours ahead.
The best time for a call is usually between 9:00–14:00 in Australia and 13:00–18:00 in New Zealand.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Canberra and Wellington?
The current time difference is New Zealand is 4 hours ahead.
When is a good time to call from Canberra to Wellington?
The best time is 9:00–14:00 in Canberra = 13:00–18:00 in Wellington.
Does the time difference change during the year?
Yes, because Wellington uses daylight saving time and Canberra does not.
What timezone is Canberra in?
Canberra uses the timezone Australia/Perth.
What timezone is Wellington in?
Wellington uses the timezone Pacific/Auckland.
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Additional information about countries Australia and New Zealand
New Zealand
Capital: Wellington
Current Time: New Zealand
Discussion: New Zealand
Coordinates of country New Zealand: latitude -42°, longitude 174°
Large cities in this timezone: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Manukau, Hamilton, Tauranga