NZST to IST Time Converter
IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZST right now. 9:00 AM in NZST is 1:30 AM in IST.
Time now: NZST and IST
IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 6 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
NZST to IST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| NZST | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:30 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:30 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:30 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
NZST to IST time chart: 11 AM, 9 AM 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).
| NZST | IST on NZST (July) | IST on NZDT (January) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 6:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 7:30 AM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 9:30 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 11:30 AM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 12:30 PM | 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 1:30 PM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 2:30 PM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 3:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 4:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 5:30 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 6:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 7:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 8:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 9:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 10:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 11:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to meet between NZST and IST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM NZST = 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM IST
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 NZST and IST change?
Yes. Right now IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. IST is 6 hours 30 minutes behind NZST from then (it was 7 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZST from then (it was 6 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 1:30 AM to 10:30 AM in IST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in IST is 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM (next day) in NZST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between NZST and IST?
IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 6 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert NZST to IST?
Subtract 7 hours 30 minutes from the NZST time to get the IST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in NZST is 1:30 AM in IST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in IST?
It is 4:42 AM in IST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:12 PM in NZST.
Does the time difference between NZST and IST change during the year?
Yes. Right now IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. IST is 6 hours 30 minutes behind NZST from then (it was 7 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZST from then (it was 6 hours 30 minutes before).
What is 11 AM NZST in IST?
11 AM NZST is 4:30 AM IST when the clocks are on NZST (for example in July) and 3:30 AM IST on NZDT (for example in January), because New Zealand Time changes its clocks. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is 9 AM NZST in IST?
9 AM NZST is 2:30 AM IST when the clocks are on NZST (for example in July) and 1:30 AM IST 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 NZST and IST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM NZST = 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM IST. 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.)