Auckland is 19-21 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7) while Auckland uses New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12/+13). The difference varies as both observe DST in opposite seasons.
When it's morning in Los Angeles, it's typically the next day's morning in Auckland. The time difference changes throughout the year.
Best calling time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Los Angeles time. This corresponds to morning hours in Auckland the next day. Cross-date-line calls require careful planning.
Los Angeles and Auckland are connected by transpacific routes. New Zealand is a popular destination for American tourists and has growing tech industry ties with California.