AWST to NZST Converter
NZDT is 5 hours ahead of AWST. 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 PM NZDT.
NZDT is 5 hours ahead of AWST at the moment. To convert AWST to NZST, add 5 hours to the AWST time: 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 PM NZDT.
AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth). NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand.
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.
AWST to NZST time conversion table
AWST to NZST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AWST | NZST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AWST | 5:00 AM NZDT | night |
| 1:00 AM AWST | 6:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 2:00 AM AWST | 7:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 AM AWST | 8:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 AM AWST | 9:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 AM AWST | 10:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 6:00 AM AWST | 11:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 7:00 AM AWST | 12:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 8:00 AM AWST | 1:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 9:00 AM AWST | 2:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AWST | 3:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AWST | 4:00 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AWST | 5:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 1:00 PM AWST | 6:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 2:00 PM AWST | 7:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 PM AWST | 8:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 PM AWST | 9:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 PM AWST | 10:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 6:00 PM AWST | 11:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 7:00 PM AWST | 12:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM AWST | 1:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM AWST | 2:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM AWST | 3:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM AWST | 4:00 AM NZDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AWST to NZST
Add 5 hours to the AWST time to get NZST.
Example: 9:00 AM AWST = 2:00 PM NZDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AWST = 3:00 AM NZDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AWST and NZST
The time difference between AWST 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 – 3 Apr 2026: NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026: NZST is 4 hours ahead of AWST.
- 26 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: NZST is 5 hours ahead of AWST.
AWST and NZST during daylight saving time
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- 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 AWST and NZST
AWST and NZST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM AWST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
AWST to NZST FAQ
What is the time difference between AWST and NZST?
Right now NZDT is 5 hours ahead of AWST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AWST in NZST?
9:00 AM AWST is 2:00 PM NZDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AWST in NZST?
12:00 PM AWST is 5:00 PM NZDT.
Is NZST ahead of or behind AWST?
NZDT is 5 hours ahead of AWST, so it is later in NZST than in AWST.
Does AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 AWST and NZST?
AWST and NZST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM AWST lands between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.