AWST to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST right now. 9:00 AM in AWST is 2:00 PM in NZST.
Time now: AWST and NZST
NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AWST to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AWST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between AWST and NZST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM AWST = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM NZST
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between AWST and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 4 hours ahead of AWST from then (it was 5 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST from then (it was 4 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AWST is 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM in AWST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AWST and NZST?
NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours at some times of the year and 5 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AWST to NZST?
Add 5 hours to the AWST time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AWST is 2:00 PM in NZST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in NZST?
It is 12:13 PM in NZST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:13 AM in AWST.
Does the time difference between AWST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 4 hours ahead of AWST from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST from then (it was 4 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between AWST and NZST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM AWST = 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM NZST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.