Shanghai to Auckland Time Converter
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai right now. 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 2:00 PM in Auckland.
Time now: Shanghai and Auckland
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Shanghai and Auckland are about 9,382 km (5,830 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13:00).
Shanghai to Auckland conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Shanghai | Auckland |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Shanghai and Auckland
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Shanghai = 2:00 PM – 6:00 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 Shanghai and Auckland change?
Yes. Right now Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. Auckland is 4 hours ahead of Shanghai from then (it was 5 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai from then (it was 4 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM in Auckland.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Auckland is 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Shanghai.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Auckland?
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Shanghai to Auckland?
Add 5 hours to the Shanghai time to get the Auckland time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 2:00 PM in Auckland. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Auckland?
It is 1:23 PM in Auckland on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:23 AM in Shanghai.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Auckland change during the year?
Yes. Right now Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. Auckland is 4 hours ahead of Shanghai from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai from then (it was 4 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Shanghai and Auckland?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Shanghai = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Auckland. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.