Question 1

What is the time difference between NZST and IST?

Accepted Answer

India Standard Time (IST) is 7 hours and 30 minutes 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 IST?

Accepted Answer

To convert NZST to IST, subtract 7 hours and 30 minutes from the NZST time. For example, 9:00 AM NZST is 1:30 AM IST.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in NZST, it's 4:30 AM in IST. IST is 7 hours and 30 minutes behind NZST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is IST from NZST?

Accepted Answer

IST is 7 hours and 30 minutes behind NZST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in NZST, it's 1:30 AM in IST.

Question 5

Is IST ahead or behind NZST?

Accepted Answer

IST is behind NZST by 7 hours and 30 minutes. Clocks in IST 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 IST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, India Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between NZST and IST 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 IST may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do NZST and IST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, NZST and IST never show the same time. However, because NZST observes daylight saving time and IST does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

New Zealand Standard Time (NZDT)	Period	India Standard Time (IST)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	4:30 PM-1d	Business
1:00 AM	Night	5:30 PM-1d	Business
2:00 AM	Night	6:30 PM-1d	Evening
3:00 AM	Night	7:30 PM-1d	Evening
4:00 AM	Night	8:30 PM-1d	Evening
5:00 AM	Night	9:30 PM-1d	Evening
6:00 AM	Morning	10:30 PM-1d	Evening
7:00 AM	Morning	11:30 PM-1d	Evening
8:00 AM	Morning	12:30 AM	Night
9:00 AM	Business	1:30 AM	Night
10:00 AM	Business	2:30 AM	Night
11:00 AM	Business	3:30 AM	Night
12:00 PM	Business	4:30 AM	Night
1:00 PM	Business	5:30 AM	Night
2:00 PM	Business	6:30 AM	Morning
3:00 PM	Business	7:30 AM	Morning
4:00 PM	Business	8:30 AM	Morning
5:00 PM	Business	9:30 AM	Business
6:00 PM	Evening	10:30 AM	Business
7:00 PM	Evening	11:30 AM	Business
8:00 PM	Evening	12:30 PM	Business
9:00 PM	Evening	1:30 PM	Business
10:00 PM	Evening	2:30 PM	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	3:30 PM	Business

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