Convert UTC to NZST
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to New Zealand Time (NZST)
When it's 12:00 PM UTC, it's 1:00 AM in Auckland (next day)
On Apr 5 – Sep 26, 2026; Apr 4 – Sep 25, 2027: 12:00 AM in Auckland (next day).
Interactive Converter
Pick any time and date to convert between UTC and NZST.
UTC to NZST Conversion Table
Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.
| UTC (UTC) | Auckland (NZST) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Apr 5 – Sep 26, 2026; Apr 4 – Sep 25, 2027: Auckland times are 1 hour earlier.
Best Meeting Window
Top meeting times for teams in UTC and NZST (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for UTC.
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for UTC.
1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for Auckland.
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Apr 5 – Sep 26, 2026; Apr 4 – Sep 25, 2027: Auckland times are 1 hour earlier.
Time Difference & DST
The UTC to NZST gap is +12h or +13h, depending on daylight saving time. The table lists each period.
| Dates | UTC | Auckland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Apr 4, 2026 | UTC±0 | UTC+13 | +13h |
| Apr 5 – Sep 26, 2026 | UTC±0 | UTC+12 | +12h |
| Sep 27, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027 | UTC±0 | UTC+13 | +13h |
| Apr 4 – Sep 25, 2027 | UTC±0 | UTC+12 | +12h |
| Sep 26 – Dec 31, 2027 | UTC±0 | UTC+13 | +13h |
UTC does not use daylight saving time.
Use the interactive converter for a specific date.
Major Cities
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
- UTC
New Zealand Time (NZST)
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Christchurch