NST to New Zealand
+16h 30mNST
NSTSOURCENew Zealand
NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NST and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) and NZDT (New Zealand Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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).
Everything You Need to Know About NST and New Zealand Time
NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. New Zealand runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts NST 16 hours 30 minutes ahead of New Zealand — a difference of +16h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NST it is 1:30 AM in New Zealand on the next day. Midnight in NST is 4:30 PM in New Zealand.New Zealand observes daylight saving time while NST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
NST to New Zealand time conversion table
| NST (NST) | New Zealand (NZDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 PM | next day |
Why people convert NST to New Zealand time
- Scheduling a call from NST to New Zealand: a 10:00 AM start in NST lands at 2:30 AM in New Zealand the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +16h 30m gap: NST and New Zealand 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 New Zealand is 1:30 AM in NST.
- Watching a live event or market open: NST viewers need 1:30 AM in New Zealand to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:30 AM if the event is anchored to NST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NST" 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 NST takes the early slot, the next week New Zealand does.
- New Zealand: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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.
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 NST and New Zealand
With a +16h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. New Zealand opens at 9:00 AM NZDT, which is 1:30 AM in NST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
NST and New Zealand have no shared working hours because of the +16h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
NST is 16 hours 30 minutes ahead of New Zealand (NST UTC-03:30 → 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
NST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
New Zealand
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between NST and New Zealand?
NST (NST, UTC-03:30) is 16 hours 30 minutes ahead of New Zealand (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +16h 30m.
How do I convert NST time to New Zealand time?
Add +16h 30m to NST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NST is 1:30 AM in New Zealand (next day).
What time is it in New Zealand right now?
New Zealand 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 +16h 30m offset from NST.
What is the best time to call New Zealand from NST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +16h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in NST, which is 5:30 AM in New Zealand.
Which is ahead, NST or New Zealand?
NST is 16 hours 30 minutes ahead of New Zealand. When it is 12:00 PM in NST it is 4:30 AM in New Zealand.
Do NST and New Zealand use different time zones?
NST uses NST at UTC-03:30, while New Zealand (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are America/St_Johns and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the NST–New Zealand 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 NST's time zone?
NST also covers St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.
Which countries use NST, NST's zone?
NST is used in Canada (Newfoundland).
Is there a day difference between NST and New Zealand?
Sometimes. The +16h 30m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in NST already falls on the next day in New Zealand.
What is the time difference between NST and New Zealand?
New Zealand is +16h 30m from NST.
What timezone is NST in?
NST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)?
NST is used in Canada (Newfoundland).
Does NST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NST switches to NDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NST?
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.
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 NST, what time is it in New Zealand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NST (NST), it is +16h 30m later in New Zealand (NZST).
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