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Time difference between New Zealand and Australia
Time difference
Australia is 2 h behind New Zealand. Right now it is 08:59 in New Zealand and 06:59 in Australia.
New Zealand vs Australia
New Zealand → Australia
- New Zealand
- 08:59 UTC+12:00
- Australia
- 06:59 UTC+10:00
- Difference
- 2 h
You fly west and gain 2 h. On arrival your body clock reads 2 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between New Zealand and Australia?
Australia is 2 h behind New Zealand.
What time is it in Australia now?
It is currently 06:59 in Australia (UTC+10:00).