Time difference between Auckland and Perth
Perth is 5 hours behind Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand is UTC+12 · Perth, Australia is UTC+8 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April and Perth does not change its clocks.
| Auckland / Perth clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 5 hours behind | about 27 weeks |
| standard / standard | 4 hours behind | about 25 weeks |
Perth stays put all year while Auckland moves, so a meeting fixed in Perth's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Auckland's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 3 hours — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Auckland, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Perth.
Auckland to Perth, hour by hour
| Auckland | Perth |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 5 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and Perth?
Perth is 5 hours behind Auckland for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April and Perth does not change its clocks.
Is Perth ahead of Auckland?
No — Perth is 5 hours behind. Auckland is UTC+12 and Perth is UTC+8 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Auckland in Perth?
4:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Auckland and Perth meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 3 hours: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Auckland, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Perth.
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