San Francisco to Auckland Time Converter
Auckland is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 6:00 AM in Auckland (next day).
Time now: San Francisco and Auckland
Auckland is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 21 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
San Francisco and Auckland are about 10,508 km (6,529 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13:00).
San Francisco to Auckland conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| San Francisco | Auckland |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between San Francisco and Auckland
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Auckland
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Auckland change?
Yes. Right now Auckland is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. Auckland is 20 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 21 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. Auckland is 19 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 20 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. Auckland is 20 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. Auckland is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 20 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 6:00 AM (next day) to 3:00 PM (next day) in Auckland.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Auckland is 12:00 PM (previous day) to 9:00 PM (previous day) in San Francisco.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Auckland?
Auckland is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 21 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert San Francisco to Auckland?
Add 21 hours to the San Francisco time to get the Auckland time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 6:00 AM in Auckland (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Auckland?
It is 1:20 PM in Auckland on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:20 PM in San Francisco.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Auckland change during the year?
Yes. Right now Auckland is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. Auckland is 20 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 21 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. Auckland is 19 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 20 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. Auckland is 20 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. Auckland is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 20 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between San Francisco and Auckland?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Auckland. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.