Question 1

What is the time difference between NZST and GMT?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 13 hours behind New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert NZST to GMT?

Accepted Answer

To convert NZST to GMT, subtract 13 hours from the NZST time. For example, 9:00 AM NZST is 8:00 PM GMT.

Question 3

What time is it in GMT when it's noon in NZST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in NZST, it's 11:00 PM in GMT. GMT is 13 hours behind NZST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is GMT from NZST?

Accepted Answer

GMT is 13 hours behind NZST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in NZST, it's 8:00 PM in GMT.

Question 5

Is GMT ahead or behind NZST?

Accepted Answer

GMT is behind NZST by 13 hours. Clocks in GMT show an earlier time than NZST.

Question 6

Does NZST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, New Zealand Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to NZDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Greenwich Mean Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to BST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from NZST to GMT?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between NZST and GMT is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in NZST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. New Zealand Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between NZST and GMT may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do NZST and GMT ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, NZST and GMT are always 13 hours apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

New Zealand Standard Time (NZDT)	Period	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM-1d	Business
1:00 AM	Night	12:00 PM-1d	Business
2:00 AM	Night	1:00 PM-1d	Business
3:00 AM	Night	2:00 PM-1d	Business
4:00 AM	Night	3:00 PM-1d	Business
5:00 AM	Night	4:00 PM-1d	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	5:00 PM-1d	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	6:00 PM-1d	Evening
8:00 AM	Morning	7:00 PM-1d	Evening
9:00 AM	Business	8:00 PM-1d	Evening
10:00 AM	Business	9:00 PM-1d	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	10:00 PM-1d	Evening
12:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM-1d	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	12:00 AM	Night
2:00 PM	Business	1:00 AM	Night
3:00 PM	Business	2:00 AM	Night
4:00 PM	Business	3:00 AM	Night
5:00 PM	Business	4:00 AM	Night
6:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	6:00 AM	Morning
8:00 PM	Evening	7:00 AM	Morning
9:00 PM	Evening	8:00 AM	Morning
10:00 PM	Evening	9:00 AM	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	10:00 AM	Business

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