GST to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 9 hours ahead of GST right now. 9:00 AM in GST is 6:00 PM in NZST.
Time now: GST and NZST
NZST is 9 hours ahead of GST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
GST to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| GST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between GST 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 – 1:00 PM GST = 4:00 PM – 10:00 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 GST and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 9 hours ahead of GST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 8 hours ahead of GST from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 9 hours ahead of GST from then (it was 8 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in GST is 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM (next day) in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM in GST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between GST and NZST?
NZST is 9 hours ahead of GST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert GST to NZST?
Add 9 hours to the GST time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in GST is 6:00 PM in NZST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in NZST?
It is 12:12 PM in NZST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:12 AM in GST.
Does the time difference between GST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 9 hours ahead of GST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 8 hours ahead of GST from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 9 hours ahead of GST from then (it was 8 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between GST and NZST?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM GST = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM NZST.
What does GST mean?
GST here means Gulf Standard Time (UTC+04:00), used in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.