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 YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- 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 YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- 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 Sep 27, 2026: Australian Eastern Time is 2 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEST → NZST).
- Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026: Australian Eastern Time is 3 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEST → NZDT).
- Oct 4, 2026 – 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).
- From Apr 4, 2027: Australian Eastern Time is 2 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEST → NZST).
Australian Eastern Time is on AEST right now
New Zealand Time is on NZST right now
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
| AEST (Australian Eastern Time) | NZST (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.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across AEST and NZSTAEST to NZST conversion table
For Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Australian Eastern Time.
| AEST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 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 Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST is 11:00 AM NZST 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 Sep 27, 2026: Australian Eastern Time is 2 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEST → NZST). Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026: Australian Eastern Time is 3 hours behind New Zealand Time (AEST → NZDT).
Should I use NZST or NZDT?
New Zealand Time is on NZST (UTC+12) on Sunday, September 20, 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 Sunday, September 20, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM AEST (11:00 AM NZST), 10:00 AM AEST (12:00 PM NZST), 11:00 AM AEST (1:00 PM NZST), 12:00 PM AEST (2:00 PM NZST). 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.