New Zealand to NST
-16h 30mNew Zealand
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NSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NZDT and NST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NZDT (New Zealand Standard Time) and NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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).
NST – Newfoundland Standard Time
UTC-03:30Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a unique half-hour offset time zone in Canada, 3.5 hours behind UTC.
- •NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world.
- •Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
- •St. John's is the easternmost city in North America.
New Zealand to NST Time Difference – Complete Guide
New Zealand runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, currently observing daylight saving time. NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. That puts New Zealand 16 hours 30 minutes behind NST — a difference of -16h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in New Zealand it is 4:30 PM in NST on the previous day. Midnight in New Zealand is 7:30 AM in NST.New Zealand observes daylight saving time while NST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
New Zealand to NST time conversion table
| New Zealand (NZDT) | NST (NST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 AM | same day |
Why people convert New Zealand to NST time
- Scheduling a call from New Zealand to NST: a 10:00 AM start in New Zealand lands at 5:30 PM in NST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -16h 30m gap: New Zealand and NST 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 NST is 4:30 PM in New Zealand.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking NST local time against New Zealand keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -16h 30m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NZDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -16h 30m gap is not.
- With a -16h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week New Zealand takes the early slot, the next week NST does.
- New Zealand: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -16h 30m gap.
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).
About NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is one of the few half-hour offset time zones in the world. It covers the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time. This unique offset exists because Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949.
Best time to call between New Zealand and NST
With a -16h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NST opens at 9:00 AM NST, which is 4:30 PM in New Zealand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
New Zealand and NST have no shared working hours because of the -16h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
New Zealand is 16 hours 30 minutes behind NST (NZDT UTC+13:00 → NST UTC-03:30). 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
New Zealand
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
NST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New Zealand and NST?
New Zealand (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 16 hours 30 minutes behind NST (NST, UTC-03:30). The gap is currently -16h 30m.
How do I convert New Zealand time to NST time?
Add -16h 30m to New Zealand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in New Zealand is 4:30 PM in NST (previous day).
What time is it in NST right now?
NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -16h 30m offset from New Zealand.
What is the best time to call NST from New Zealand?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -16h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in New Zealand, which is 8:30 PM in NST.
Which is behind, New Zealand or NST?
New Zealand is 16 hours 30 minutes behind NST. When it is 12:00 PM in New Zealand it is 7:30 PM in NST.
Do New Zealand and NST use different time zones?
New Zealand (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00, while NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Auckland and America/St_Johns.
Does daylight saving time affect the New Zealand–NST difference?
Yes at the moment: New Zealand is on daylight saving time and NST is not, so the -16h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share New Zealand's time zone?
NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
Which countries use NZDT, New Zealand's zone?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Is there a day difference between New Zealand and NST?
Sometimes. The -16h 30m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in New Zealand already falls on the in NST.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and NST?
NST is -16h 30m from New Zealand.
What timezone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NST in?
NST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)?
NZST is used in New Zealand.
Does NZST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NZST switches to NZDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NZST?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the NST timezone?
Major cities in the NST timezone include St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.
What is the UTC offset for NST?
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is at UTC-03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NDT.
What should I know about the NST timezone?
NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world. Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
When is it midnight in New Zealand, what time is it in NST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in New Zealand (NZST), it is -16h 30m later in NST (NST).
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