NZST to WAT Time Converter
WAT is 12 hours behind NZST right now. 9:00 AM in NZST is 9:00 PM in WAT (the day before).
Time now: NZST and WAT
WAT is 12 hours behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
NZST to WAT conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| NZST | WAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Best time to meet between NZST and WAT
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM NZST = 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM WAT
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM NZST = 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM WAT
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 WAT change?
Yes. Right now WAT is 12 hours behind NZST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. WAT is 11 hours behind NZST from then (it was 12 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. WAT is 12 hours behind NZST from then (it was 11 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 9:00 PM (previous day) to 6:00 AM in WAT.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in WAT is 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (next day) in NZST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between NZST and WAT?
WAT is 12 hours behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 12 hours at some times of the year and 11 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert NZST to WAT?
Subtract 12 hours from the NZST time to get the WAT time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in NZST is 9:00 PM in WAT (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in WAT?
It is 12:12 AM in WAT 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 WAT change during the year?
Yes. Right now WAT is 12 hours behind NZST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. WAT is 11 hours behind NZST from then (it was 12 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. WAT is 12 hours behind NZST from then (it was 11 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and WAT?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM NZST = 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM WAT.