Auckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is UTC+12 during winter and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT), which is UTC+13 during summer. To find the current time in Auckland, add 12 hours to UTC during winter months and 13 hours during summer months.

Yes, Auckland and the rest of New Zealand observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) on the last Sunday in September and go back 1 hour to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) on the first Sunday in April.

London (GMT/BST): Auckland is 12 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 11 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer). During New Zealand's summer (when NZDT is in effect), add 1 more hour.

New York (EST/EDT): Auckland is 17 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 16 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer). During New Zealand's summer (when NZDT is in effect), add 1 more hour.

Tokyo (JST): Auckland is 3 hours ahead of Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During New Zealand's summer (when NZDT is in effect), Auckland is 4 hours ahead.

New Zealand's major cities include Wellington (the capital), Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier-Hastings, and Dunedin. Auckland is the largest city and home to about one-third of the country's population.

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and known as the 'City of Sails' due to its many yachts and marinas. The city is famous for the Sky Tower, beautiful harbors, volcanic cones, Waiheke Island, vibrant food scene, and as a major gateway to New Zealand. It's also known for its diverse multicultural population.