MST to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 20 hours ahead of MST right now. 9:00 AM in MST is 5:00 AM in NZST (next day).
Time now: MST and NZST
NZST is 20 hours ahead of MST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 18 hours at some times of the year and 20 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
MST to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| MST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between MST and NZST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM MST = 9:00 AM – 2:00 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 MST and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 20 hours ahead of MST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: MST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 19 hours ahead of MST from then (it was 20 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 18 hours ahead of MST from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 19 hours ahead of MST from then (it was 18 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: MST moves its clocks back. NZST is 20 hours ahead of MST from then (it was 19 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in MST is 5:00 AM (next day) to 2:00 PM (next day) in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 1:00 PM (previous day) to 10:00 PM (previous day) in MST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between MST and NZST?
NZST is 20 hours ahead of MST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 18 hours at some times of the year and 20 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert MST to NZST?
Add 20 hours to the MST time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in MST is 5:00 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 4:12 PM in MST.
Does the time difference between MST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 20 hours ahead of MST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: MST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 19 hours ahead of MST from then (it was 20 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 18 hours ahead of MST from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 19 hours ahead of MST from then (it was 18 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: MST moves its clocks back. NZST is 20 hours ahead of MST from then (it was 19 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between MST and NZST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM MST = 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM NZST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does MST mean?
Mountain Time is MST (UTC-07:00) in winter and MDT (UTC-06:00) in summer. Arizona stays on MST all year.