GMT to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 13 hours ahead of GMT right now. 9:00 AM in GMT is 10:00 PM in NZST.
Time now: GMT and NZST
NZST is 13 hours ahead of GMT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
GMT to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| GMT | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between GMT and NZST
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM GMT = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM NZST
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM GMT = 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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 GMT and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 13 hours ahead of GMT. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 12 hours ahead of GMT from then (it was 13 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 13 hours ahead of GMT from then (it was 12 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in GMT is 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (next day) in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 8:00 PM (previous day) to 5:00 AM in GMT.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between GMT and NZST?
NZST is 13 hours ahead of GMT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert GMT to NZST?
Add 13 hours to the GMT time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in GMT is 10:00 PM in NZST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in NZST?
It is 1:02 PM in NZST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:02 AM in GMT.
Does the time difference between GMT and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 13 hours ahead of GMT. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 12 hours ahead of GMT from then (it was 13 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 13 hours ahead of GMT from then (it was 12 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between GMT and NZST?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM GMT = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM NZST.
What does GMT mean?
GMT is fixed at UTC+00:00 all year. The United Kingdom itself switches to BST in summer.