NZST to PST Time Converter
PST is 21 hours behind NZST right now. 9:00 AM in NZST is 12:00 PM in PST (the day before).
Time now: NZST and PST
PST is 21 hours behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 21 hours at some times of the year and 19 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
NZST to PST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| NZST | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Best time to meet between NZST and PST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM NZST = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
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 PST change?
Yes. Right now PST is 21 hours behind NZST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: PST moves its clocks forward. PST is 20 hours behind NZST from then (it was 21 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. PST is 19 hours behind NZST from then (it was 20 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. PST is 20 hours behind NZST from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: PST moves its clocks back. PST is 21 hours behind NZST from then (it was 20 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 12:00 PM (previous day) to 9:00 PM (previous day) in PST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in PST is 6:00 AM (next day) to 3:00 PM (next day) in NZST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between NZST and PST?
PST is 21 hours behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 21 hours at some times of the year and 19 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert NZST to PST?
Subtract 21 hours from the NZST time to get the PST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in NZST is 12:00 PM in PST (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in PST?
It is 3:12 PM in PST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:12 PM in NZST.
Does the time difference between NZST and PST change during the year?
Yes. Right now PST is 21 hours behind NZST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: PST moves its clocks forward. PST is 20 hours behind NZST from then (it was 21 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. PST is 19 hours behind NZST from then (it was 20 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. PST is 20 hours behind NZST from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: PST moves its clocks back. PST is 21 hours behind NZST from then (it was 20 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and PST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM NZST = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does PST mean?
Pacific Time is PST (UTC-08:00) in winter and PDT (UTC-07:00) in summer.