NZST — New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00 · 12 hours ahead of UTC · Standard time
Details
| Abbreviation | NZST |
| Full name | New Zealand Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+12:00 |
| IANA identifier | Pacific/Auckland |
| DST status | Inactive (standard) |
| Standard offset | UTC+12:00 |
| DST offset | UTC+13:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
Countries Using NZST
Time Difference from NZST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +16h |
| Chicago | +17h |
| Los Angeles | +19h |
| London | +11h |
| Paris | +10h |
| Moscow | +9h |
| Dubai | +8h |
| Mumbai | +6h 30m |
| Bangkok | +5h |
| Shanghai | +4h |
| Tokyo | +3h |
| Sydney | +2h |
Using NZST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently overnight in NZST, which is outside typical calling hours. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Sydney: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM NZST equals 9:00 AM-3:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | NZST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Chicago | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert NZST to Other Time Zones
About NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +12:00, meaning it is 12 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Pacific/Auckland. It is used in 1 country, including Russia.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC+12:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC+13:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, September 27, 2026 and ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026. DST is currently not active.
Major cities in NZST include Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Manukau City, North Shore, Hamilton, and 3 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NZST?
NZST stands for New Zealand Standard Time. It is 12 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+12:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Pacific/Auckland.
What is the current time in NZST?
The current NZST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. NZST is UTC+12:00, which is 12 hours ahead of UTC.
Does NZST observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC+12:00 to UTC+13:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, September 27, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What countries use NZST?
Countries and regions using NZST include Russia.
How do I convert NZST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert NZST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between NZST and 13 major world cities.