ACST to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST right now. 9:00 AM in ACST is 11:30 AM in NZST.
Time now: ACST and NZST
NZST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
ACST to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| ACST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between ACST and NZST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ACST = 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM NZST
Does the time difference between ACST and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST from then (it was 2 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: ACST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST from then (it was 3 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in ACST is 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM in ACST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between ACST and NZST?
NZST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
How do I convert ACST to NZST?
Add 2 hours 30 minutes to the ACST time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in ACST is 11:30 AM in NZST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in NZST?
It is 12:12 PM in NZST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:42 AM in ACST.
Does the time difference between ACST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST from then (it was 2 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: ACST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of ACST from then (it was 3 hours 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between ACST and NZST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ACST = 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM NZST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.