HST to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 23 hours ahead of HST right now. 9:00 AM in HST is 8:00 AM in NZST (next day).
Time now: HST and NZST
NZST is 23 hours ahead of HST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 22 hours at some times of the year and 23 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
HST to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| HST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between HST and NZST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM HST = 9:00 AM – 5:00 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 HST and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 23 hours ahead of HST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 22 hours ahead of HST from then (it was 23 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 23 hours ahead of HST from then (it was 22 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in HST is 8:00 AM (next day) to 5:00 PM (next day) in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 10:00 AM (previous day) to 7:00 PM (previous day) in HST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between HST and NZST?
NZST is 23 hours ahead of HST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 22 hours at some times of the year and 23 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert HST to NZST?
Add 23 hours to the HST time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in HST is 8:00 AM in NZST (next day). 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 1:12 PM in HST.
Does the time difference between HST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 23 hours ahead of HST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 22 hours ahead of HST from then (it was 23 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 23 hours ahead of HST from then (it was 22 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between HST and NZST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM HST = 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM NZST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does HST mean?
Hawaii does not use daylight saving time.