New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
NZST is UTC+12. Current New Zealand Time and when NZST applies.
New Zealand Time now
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
NZSTUTC+12
New Zealand Time is on NZST right now
Exact NZST (UTC+12) time now: --:--:--
About NZST
- Full Name
- New Zealand Standard Time
- Abbreviation
- NZST
- UTC Offset
- UTC+12
- New Zealand Time is on
- Standard Time (NZST)
- Daylight Saving Time
- New Zealand Time: Starts Sep 27, 2026 · switches between NZST and NZDT
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.
Where NZST is used
Switches between NZST and NZDT
- New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch)The Chatham Islands use their own offset, 45 minutes ahead.
Major Cities in New Zealand Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
NZST vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| NZST to NZDT | +1 hour | Same region |
| NZST to AEST | -2 hours | -2 hours |
| NZST to AEDT | -1 hour | -2 hours |
| NZST to UTC | -12 hours | -12 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
NZST converters
NZST FAQs
What is 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.
What is the UTC offset of NZST?
NZST is always UTC+12. When New Zealand Time observes daylight saving time, it uses NZDT (UTC+13) instead.
Is it NZST or NZDT right now?
New Zealand Time is on NZST right now. NZST is UTC+12. New Zealand Time switches to NZDT (UTC+13) on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM.
When does New Zealand Time switch between NZST and NZDT?
In 2026, New Zealand Time leaves daylight saving time on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM and returns to NZDT on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM.