PST to NZST
+20hPST
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NZSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PST and NZST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PST (Pacific Standard Time) and NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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).
Understanding the +20h Gap: PST vs NZST
PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. NZST runs on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) at UTC+12:00. That puts PST 20 hours ahead of NZST — a difference of +20h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PST it is 5:00 AM in NZST on the next day. Midnight in PST is 8:00 PM in NZST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PST to NZST time conversion table
| PST (PST) | NZST (NZST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert PST to NZST time
- Scheduling a call from PST to NZST: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 6:00 AM in NZST the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +20h gap: PST and NZST 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 NZST is 5:00 AM in PST.
- Coordinating a PST-based team with NZST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +20h gap is not.
- With a +20h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week PST takes the early slot, the next week NZST does.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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 PST and NZST
With a +20h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NZST opens at 9:00 AM NZST, which is 5:00 AM in PST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
PST and NZST have no shared working hours because of the +20h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
PST is 20 hours ahead of NZST (PST UTC-08:00 → NZST UTC+12:00). 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
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
NZST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and NZST?
PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is 20 hours ahead of NZST (NZST, UTC+12:00). The gap is currently +20h.
How do I convert PST time to NZST time?
Add +20h to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 5:00 AM in NZST (next day).
What time is it in NZST right now?
NZST uses NZST at UTC+12:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +20h offset from PST.
What is the best time to call NZST from PST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +20h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PST, which is 9:00 AM in NZST.
Which is ahead, PST or NZST?
PST is 20 hours ahead of NZST. When it is 12:00 PM in PST it is 8:00 AM in NZST.
Does daylight saving time affect the PST–NZST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +20h offset between PST and NZST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PST's time zone?
PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PST, PST's zone?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PST and NZST?
Sometimes. The +20h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in PST already falls on the next day in NZST.
What is the time difference between PST and NZST?
NZST is +20h from PST.
What timezone is PST in?
PST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NZST in?
NZST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
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 PST, what time is it in NZST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PST (PST), it is +20h later in NZST (NZST).
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