PST to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST right now. 9:00 AM in PST is 6:00 AM in NZST (next day).
Time now: PST and NZST
NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 21 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
PST to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| PST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between PST and NZST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST = 9:00 AM – 3:00 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 PST and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: PST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 20 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 21 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 19 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 20 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 20 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: PST moves its clocks back. NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 20 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in PST is 6:00 AM (next day) to 3:00 PM (next day) in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 12:00 PM (previous day) to 9:00 PM (previous day) in PST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between PST and NZST?
NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours at some times of the year and 21 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert PST to NZST?
Add 21 hours to the PST time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in PST is 6:00 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 3:12 PM in PST.
Does the time difference between PST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: PST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 20 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 21 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 19 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 20 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 20 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: PST moves its clocks back. NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST from then (it was 20 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and NZST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM NZST. 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.