Buenos Aires to Auckland
+16hBuenos Aires
ARTSOURCEAuckland
NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ART and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ART (Argentina Time) and NZDT (New Zealand Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ART – Argentina Time
UTC-03:00Argentina Time (ART) is the standard time for Argentina, 3 hours behind UTC.
- •Argentina does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America.
- •ART is the same offset as BRT (UTC-03:00).
NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.
- •New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day.
- •NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
- •New Zealand observes DST from September to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).
About Buenos Aires
WikipediaBuenos Aires operates on Argentina Time (ART), UTC-3. As South America's most European city, Buenos Aires coordinates with Brazilian markets in the same timezone.
The Teatro Colón is considered one of the best opera houses in the world for acoustics.
About Auckland
WikipediaAuckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.
Auckland is the first major city to see the sunrise each day (along with cities further east).
Buenos Aires vs Auckland: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Buenos Aires runs on Argentina Standard Time (ART) at UTC-03:00. Auckland runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Buenos Aires 16 hours ahead of Auckland — a difference of +16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Buenos Aires it is 1:00 AM in Auckland on the next day. Midnight in Buenos Aires is 4:00 PM in Auckland.Auckland observes daylight saving time while Buenos Aires does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Buenos Aires to Auckland time conversion table
| Buenos Aires (ART) | Auckland (NZDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Buenos Aires to Auckland time
- Scheduling a call from Buenos Aires to Auckland: a 10:00 AM start in Buenos Aires lands at 2:00 AM in Auckland the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +16h gap: Buenos Aires and Auckland have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Auckland is 1:00 AM in Buenos Aires.
- Watching a live event or market open: Buenos Aires viewers need 1:00 AM in Auckland to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:00 AM if the event is anchored to Buenos Aires.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ART" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +16h gap is not.
- With a +16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Buenos Aires takes the early slot, the next week Auckland does.
- Auckland: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About ART (Argentina Time)
Argentina Time (ART) is the time zone used throughout Argentina. Argentina does not observe daylight saving time. ART shares the same offset as Brasilia Time (BRT) and Uruguay's UYT.
About NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the standard time zone for New Zealand and its dependencies. New Zealand is among the first countries to see a new calendar day. During summer (September to April), clocks advance to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00).
Best time to call between Buenos Aires and Auckland
With a +16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Auckland opens at 9:00 AM NZDT, which is 1:00 AM in Buenos Aires, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Buenos Aires and Auckland have no shared working hours because of the +16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Buenos Aires is 16 hours ahead of Auckland (ART UTC-03:00 → NZDT UTC+13:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Buenos Aires
Does not observe DST
Auckland
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and Auckland?
Buenos Aires (ART, UTC-03:00) is 16 hours ahead of Auckland (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +16h.
How do I convert Buenos Aires time to Auckland time?
Add +16h to Buenos Aires local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Buenos Aires is 1:00 AM in Auckland (next day).
What time is it in Auckland right now?
Auckland uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +16h offset from Buenos Aires.
What is the best time to call Auckland from Buenos Aires?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Buenos Aires, which is 5:00 AM in Auckland.
Which is ahead, Buenos Aires or Auckland?
Buenos Aires is 16 hours ahead of Auckland. When it is 12:00 PM in Buenos Aires it is 4:00 AM in Auckland.
Do Buenos Aires and Auckland use different time zones?
Buenos Aires (Argentina) uses ART at UTC-03:00, while Auckland (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Buenos_Aires and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the Buenos Aires–Auckland difference?
Yes at the moment: Auckland is on daylight saving time and Buenos Aires is not, so the +16h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Buenos Aires's time zone?
ART also covers Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, La Plata, Tucumán.
Which countries use ART, Buenos Aires's zone?
ART is used in Argentina.
Is there a day difference between Buenos Aires and Auckland?
Sometimes. The +16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Buenos Aires already falls on the next day in Auckland.
What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and Auckland?
Auckland is +16h from Buenos Aires.
What timezone is Buenos Aires in?
Buenos Aires operates on Argentina Time (ART), UTC-3. As South America's most European city, Buenos Aires coordinates with Brazilian markets in the same timezone.
What timezone is Auckland in?
Auckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.
What are the business hours in Buenos Aires?
Standard business hours in Buenos Aires are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ART.
What are the business hours in Auckland?
Standard business hours in Auckland are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Buenos Aires and Auckland?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Buenos Aires works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ART and Auckland works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST (+16h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Buenos Aires and Auckland?
Buenos Aires uses ARS ($) while Auckland uses NZD (NZ$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Buenos Aires and Auckland compare in size?
Buenos Aires has a population of approximately 3 million (metro: 15.4 million), while Auckland has approximately 1.7 million (metro: 1.7 million).
What are the major landmarks in Buenos Aires and Auckland?
Buenos Aires is known for Casa Rosada, Teatro Colón, La Boca. Auckland is famous for Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Do Buenos Aires and Auckland have stock exchanges?
Yes. Buenos Aires has the BCBA (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange) and Auckland has the NZX (New Zealand Exchange). The +16h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use ART (Argentina Time)?
ART is used in Argentina.
Does ART observe daylight saving time?
No, ART does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ART?
Argentina does not observe daylight saving time. Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America.
Which cities are in the NZST timezone?
Major cities in the NZST timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZST?
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is at UTC+12:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZST timezone?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Buenos Aires, what time is it in Auckland?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Buenos Aires (ART), it is +16h later in Auckland (NZST).
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