AEST to NZST Converter
Convert time between Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Australian Eastern Time is 2 hours behind New Zealand Time right now.
- Now until Apr 4, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 2 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEDT → NZDT).
- Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 1 hour behind New Zealand Time (AEDT → NZST).
- Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 2 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEST → NZST).
- Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 3 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEST → NZDT).
- From Oct 3, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 2 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEDT → NZDT).
Australian Eastern Time is on AEDT right now, not AEST
New Zealand Time is on NZDT right now, not NZST
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
| AEST (Australian Eastern Time) | NZDT (New Zealand Time) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
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For Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in Australian Eastern Time.
| AEDT | NZDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) |
About these time zones
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is UTC+10. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT use AEST in winter and Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. Queensland stays on AEST all year.
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is UTC+12. New Zealand uses NZST from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in September and New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) for the rest of the year, one of the longest daylight saving periods in the world.
AEST to NZST FAQs
What time is it in NZST when it is 9 AM AEST?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9:00 AM AEDT is 11:00 AM NZDT in New Zealand Time.
How many hours ahead is AEST from NZST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Apr 4, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 2 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEDT → NZDT). Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 1 hour behind New Zealand Time (AEDT → NZST).
Should I use NZST or NZDT?
New Zealand Time is on NZDT (UTC+13) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Many people write “NZST” all year, but strictly NZST means New Zealand Standard Time (always UTC+12). This converter follows the real local time in New Zealand Time, including daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a call between AEST and NZST?
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM AEDT (11:00 AM NZDT), 10:00 AM AEDT (12:00 PM NZDT), 11:00 AM AEDT (1:00 PM NZDT), 12:00 PM AEDT (2:00 PM NZDT). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Australian Eastern Time switches between AEST and AEDT, so conversions depend on the date. AEST itself always means UTC+10.
Does NZST change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: New Zealand Time switches between NZST and NZDT, so conversions depend on the date. NZST itself always means UTC+12.