AEST to NZST Converter
NZDT is 2 hours ahead of AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 AM NZDT.
NZDT is 2 hours ahead of AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to NZST, add 2 hours to the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 AM NZDT.
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT. NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is not in force right now: New Zealand is currently on NZDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say NZDT.
AEST to NZST time conversion table
AEST to NZST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | NZST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 AM NZDT | night |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 AM NZDT | night |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 AM NZDT | night |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 AM NZDT | night |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 AM NZDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 AM NZDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to NZST
Add 2 hours to the AEST time to get NZST.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 11:00 AM NZDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AEDT = 12:00 AM NZDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and NZST
The time difference between AEST and NZST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: NZST is 2 hours ahead of AEST.
- 27 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: NZST is 3 hours ahead of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: NZST is 2 hours ahead of AEST.
AEST and NZST during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
Best time for a meeting between AEST and NZST
AEST and NZST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AEDT lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
AEST to NZST FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and NZST?
Right now NZDT is 2 hours ahead of AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in NZST?
9:00 AM AEDT is 11:00 AM NZDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in NZST?
12:00 PM AEDT is 2:00 PM NZDT.
Is NZST ahead of or behind AEST?
NZDT is 2 hours ahead of AEDT, so it is later in NZST than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does NZST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and NZST?
AEST and NZST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM AEDT lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.