When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Auckland, it's that in Shanghai.
When it's 8:00 am in Auckland, it's 3:00 am in Shanghai — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Auckland, it's 5:00 am in Shanghai — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Auckland, it's 7:00 am in Shanghai — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Auckland, it's 10:00 am in Shanghai — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Auckland, it's 12:00 pm in Shanghai — midday there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Auckland, it's 4:00 pm in Shanghai — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Auckland uses the NZD ($) and Shanghai uses the CNY (¥). Language shifts too — English in Auckland, Chinese in Shanghai. Be careful behind the wheel: Auckland drives on the left, Shanghai on the right.
- Country
- New Zealand
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD · $)
- Language
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Calling code
- +64
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY · ¥)
- Language
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Auckland and Shanghai?
Auckland is 5 hours behind Shanghai. Auckland runs on GMT+13 and Shanghai on GMT+8. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Auckland, what time is it in Shanghai?
10:00 am in Auckland is 5:00 am in Shanghai on the same day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Auckland, what time is it in Shanghai?
3:00 pm in Auckland is 10:00 am in Shanghai on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Auckland from Shanghai?
About 9,382 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 32m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Auckland and Shanghai use?
Auckland uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD, $); Shanghai uses the Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Auckland from Shanghai?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +64, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Auckland and Shanghai?
Auckland primarily speaks English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language; Shanghai speaks Chinese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Auckland and Shanghai drive on the same side of the road?
No. New Zealand drives on the left, China on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.