Long-distance city guides / London and Auckland

London to Auckland: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet

Auckland is 11–13 hours ahead of London, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 8 AM–10 AM in London, which is 7 PM–9 PM in Auckland (when you're 11 hours apart).

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Hours you're both awake

  • 8 AM–12 PM in London = 7 PM–11 PM in Auckland
  • 9 PM–11 PM in London = 8 AM–10 AM in Auckland

About 6 hours a day, counting each of you awake from 8 AM to 11 PM. Set your own hours →

How far apart you are

18,336 km (11,393 mi)

About 23.5 hours on a non-stop flight.

Where to meet halfway

  • Shanghai, China: 9,197 km (5,714 mi) from London, 9,382 km (5,829 mi) from Auckland
  • Osaka, Japan: 9,500 km (5,903 mi) from London, 8,931 km (5,550 mi) from Auckland
  • Tokyo, Japan: 9,559 km (5,940 mi) from London, 8,840 km (5,493 mi) from Auckland

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Making London–Auckland work

  • At 11 hours apart, one of you is asleep for most of the other's day. Agree who flexes on which days, so the late calls are shared.
  • Lean on asynchronous rituals: a daily question you both answer, photos of your day, a letter you each add to.
  • Plan one long weekend call a week, when nobody has work in the morning.

London and Auckland on one map

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Stay close day to day

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Questions couples ask

What is the time difference between London and Auckland?

Auckland is 11–13 hours ahead of London, depending on the time of year.

What is the best time to call between London and Auckland?

The best time to call is usually 8 AM–10 AM in London, which is 7 PM–9 PM in Auckland (when you're 11 hours apart). That gives you about 6 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.

How far is London from Auckland?

18,336 km (11,393 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 23.5 hours.

Where can a couple meet halfway between London and Auckland?

The fairest cities to meet in are Shanghai, Osaka, Tokyo. Shanghai is 9,197 km (5,714 mi) from London and 9,382 km (5,829 mi) from Auckland.