Auckland to San Diego time converter

San Diego is 18 hours behind Auckland. When it is 9:00 AM in Auckland, it is 3:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Diego.

Auckland NZDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Diego COT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New Zealand
Thu, Oct 22
NZDTUTC+13
Colombia
Wed, Oct 21
COTUTC-5-18h
Finding your time zone…

11:36 AM in Auckland, Thursday, October 22, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Auckland to San Diego conversion table

Every hour of today in Auckland and the matching time in San Diego. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Auckland (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Diego).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Auckland and San Diego switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -18h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -17h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -18h

Distance

Auckland and San Diego are 12,652 km (7,862 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Auckland and San Diego?

San Diego is 18 hours behind Auckland.

What time is it in San Diego when it is 9 AM in Auckland?

When it is 9:00 AM in Auckland, it is 3:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Diego.

When is the best time to call San Diego from Auckland?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Auckland (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Diego).

Does the time difference between Auckland and San Diego change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.