Question 1

What is the time difference between NZST and PST?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 21 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 PST?

Accepted Answer

To convert NZST to PST, subtract 21 hours from the NZST time. For example, 9:00 AM NZST is 12:00 PM PST.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in NZST, it's 3:00 PM in PST. PST is 21 hours behind NZST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is PST from NZST?

Accepted Answer

PST is 21 hours behind NZST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in NZST, it's 12:00 PM in PST.

Question 5

Is PST ahead or behind NZST?

Accepted Answer

PST is behind NZST by 21 hours. Clocks in PST 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 PST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Do NZST and PST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, NZST and PST are always 21 hours apart. Both timezones observe DST, so the difference remains consistent.

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

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