Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne. Melbourne uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10/+11) while Auckland uses New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT, UTC+12/+13). When it's 12:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 2:00 PM in Auckland.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on similar schedules (Southern Hemisphere), so the 2-hour difference remains relatively constant.
Best calling time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Melbourne time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Auckland, covering standard business hours.
Melbourne and Auckland are close neighbors across the Tasman Sea with strong ties. Many New Zealanders live in Melbourne, and there are extensive business, sports, and cultural connections. Direct flights take about 3.5 hours.