IST to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST right now. 9:00 AM in IST is 4:30 PM in NZST.
Time now: IST and NZST
NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 7 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
IST to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| IST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:30 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:30 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:30 AMnext day |
IST to NZST time chart: 6 PM, 7:30 PM and every half hour
The gap changes during the year because New Zealand Time changes its clocks, so both versions are shown: NZST (for example in July) and NZDT (for example in January).
| IST | NZST on NZST (July) | NZST on NZDT (January) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 6:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:30 AM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 10:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 11:30 AM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 12:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 1:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 2:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 3:30 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:30 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:30 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:30 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:30 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:30 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:30 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:30 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) | 7:00 AM (next day) |
Best time to meet between IST and NZST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST = 4:30 PM – 6:30 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 IST and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST from then (it was 7 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST from then (it was 6 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in IST is 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM (next day) in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 1:30 AM to 10:30 AM in IST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and NZST?
NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 7 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert IST to NZST?
Add 7 hours 30 minutes to the IST time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in IST is 4:30 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 4:42 AM in IST.
Does the time difference between IST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST from then (it was 7 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST from then (it was 6 hours 30 minutes before).
What is 6 PM IST in NZST?
6 PM IST is 12:30 AM (next day) NZST when the clocks are on NZST (for example in July) and 1:30 AM (next day) NZST on NZDT (for example in January), because New Zealand Time changes its clocks. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is 7:30 PM IST in NZST?
7:30 PM IST is 2:00 AM (next day) NZST when the clocks are on NZST (for example in July) and 3:00 AM (next day) NZST on NZDT (for example in January), because New Zealand Time changes its clocks. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and NZST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST = 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM NZST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does IST mean?
IST here means India Standard Time (UTC+05:30). India does not use daylight saving time. (The letters IST are also used for Irish and Israel time.)