EET to Auckland
+11hEET
EETSOURCEAuckland
NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EET and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EET (Eastern European Time) and NZDT (New Zealand Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
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 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).
Comparing Time Zones: EET and Auckland
EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. Auckland runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts EET 11 hours ahead of Auckland — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EET it is 8:00 PM in Auckland. Midnight in EET is 11:00 AM in Auckland.Auckland observes daylight saving time while EET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
EET to Auckland time conversion table
| EET (EET) | Auckland (NZDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert EET to Auckland time
- Scheduling a call from EET to Auckland: a 10:00 AM start in EET lands at 9:00 PM in Auckland, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h gap: EET 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 8:00 PM in EET.
- Coordinating a EET-based team with Auckland contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
- With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week EET 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 EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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 EET and Auckland
With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Auckland opens at 9:00 AM NZDT, which is 8:00 PM in EET, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
EET and Auckland have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
EET is 11 hours ahead of Auckland (EET UTC+02:00 → 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
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Auckland
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EET and Auckland?
EET (EET, UTC+02:00) is 11 hours ahead of Auckland (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +11h.
How do I convert EET time to Auckland time?
Add +11h to EET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EET is 8:00 PM in Auckland.
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 +11h offset from EET.
What is the best time to call Auckland from EET?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in EET, which is 12:00 AM in Auckland.
Which is ahead, EET or Auckland?
EET is 11 hours ahead of Auckland. When it is 12:00 PM in EET it is 11:00 PM in Auckland.
Do EET and Auckland use different time zones?
EET uses EET at UTC+02:00, while Auckland (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Athens and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the EET–Auckland difference?
Yes at the moment: Auckland is on daylight saving time and EET is not, so the +11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share EET's time zone?
EET also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EET, EET's zone?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between EET and Auckland?
Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between EET and Auckland?
Auckland is +11h from EET.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local 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 Auckland?
Standard business hours in Auckland are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
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 EET, what time is it in Auckland?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EET (EET), it is +11h later in Auckland (NZST).
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