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Time difference between Beijing and Auckland

Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Beijing

Beijing, China is UTC+8 · Auckland, New Zealand is UTC+12 — 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 Beijing does not change its clocks and Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April.

Beijing / Auckland clocksDifferenceHow long
standard / summer5 hours aheadabout 27 weeks
standard / standard4 hours aheadabout 25 weeks

Beijing stays put all year while Auckland moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Auckland's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Beijing's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 3 hours — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Beijing, the same moment as 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Auckland.

Beijing to Auckland, hour by hour

BeijingAuckland
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)

On the usual gap of 5 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Auckland?

Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Beijing for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Beijing does not change its clocks and Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April.

Is Auckland ahead of Beijing?

Yes — Auckland is 5 hours ahead. Beijing is UTC+8 and Auckland is UTC+12 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Beijing in Auckland?

2:00 PM, on the usual gap.

When can Beijing and Auckland meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 3 hours: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Beijing, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Auckland.

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