About New Zealand Time
New Zealand Time is used in all of New Zealand except the Chatham Islands.
Daylight saving time
New Zealand Time switches between New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12) and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13).
- Sunday, April 5, 2026: clocks go back from 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM (NZST begins)
- Sunday, September 27, 2026: clocks go forward from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (NZDT begins)
- Sunday, April 4, 2027: clocks go back from 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM (NZST begins)
- Sunday, September 26, 2027: clocks go forward from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (NZDT begins)
Cities on this clock
- Auckland New Zealand
- Wellington New Zealand
- Christchurch New Zealand
- Queenstown New Zealand
NZT vs. other time zones
| Time zone | Now | vs. NZST | Converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time EST/EDT | — | — | |
| Central Time CST/CDT | — | — | |
| Mountain Time MST/MDT | — | — | |
| Pacific Time PST/PDT | — | — | |
| Alaska Time AKST/AKDT | — | — | |
| Hawaii Time HST | — | — | |
| Greenwich Mean Time GMT | — | — | |
| Coordinated Universal Time UTC | — | — | |
| Central European Time CET/CEST | — | — | |
| Eastern European Time EET/EEST | — | — | |
| India Standard Time IST | — | — | |
| Japan Standard Time JST | — | — | |
| Australian Eastern Time AEST/AEDT | — | — | |
| Singapore Time SGT | — | — | |
| Philippine Time PHT | — | — | |
| Moscow Time MSK | — | — | |
| Gulf Standard Time GST | — | — |
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Questions
What is the difference between NZST and NZDT?
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is the winter time, UTC+12. NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) is the daylight saving time used in summer, UTC+13. People often say NZST all year, but strictly NZDT applies while daylight saving is in effect.
When does New Zealand Time change in 2026?
In 2026, clocks on New Zealand Time go back on Sunday, April 5, 2026 and forward on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Where is New Zealand Time used?
New Zealand Time is used in all of New Zealand except the Chatham Islands.
What is NZST in UTC?
NZST is UTC+12 and NZDT is UTC+13.