GST to NZST Converter
NZDT is 9 hours ahead of GST. 9:00 AM GST = 6:00 PM NZDT.
NZDT is 9 hours ahead of GST at the moment. To convert GST to NZST, add 9 hours to the GST time: 9:00 AM GST = 6:00 PM NZDT.
GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman. 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.
GST to NZST time conversion table
GST to NZST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GST | NZST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GST | 9:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 1:00 AM GST | 10:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 2:00 AM GST | 11:00 AM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 AM GST | 12:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 AM GST | 1:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 AM GST | 2:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 6:00 AM GST | 3:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 7:00 AM GST | 4:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 8:00 AM GST | 5:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 9:00 AM GST | 6:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 10:00 AM GST | 7:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 11:00 AM GST | 8:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 12:00 PM GST | 9:00 PM NZDT | — |
| 1:00 PM GST | 10:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 2:00 PM GST | 11:00 PM NZDT | night |
| 3:00 PM GST | 12:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 4:00 PM GST | 1:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 5:00 PM GST | 2:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 6:00 PM GST | 3:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 7:00 PM GST | 4:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM GST | 5:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM GST | 6:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM GST | 7:00 AM NZDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM GST | 8:00 AM NZDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GST to NZST
Add 9 hours to the GST time to get NZST.
Example: 9:00 AM GST = 6:00 PM NZDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GST = 7:00 AM NZDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GST and NZST
The time difference between GST 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 9 hours ahead of GST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026: NZST is 8 hours ahead of GST.
- 26 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: NZST is 9 hours ahead of GST.
GST and NZST during daylight saving time
- GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 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 GST and NZST
GST and NZST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GST, which is 4:00 PM NZDT.
GST to NZST FAQ
What is the time difference between GST and NZST?
Right now NZDT is 9 hours ahead of GST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM GST in NZST?
9:00 AM GST is 6:00 PM NZDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) GST in NZST?
12:00 PM GST is 9:00 PM NZDT.
Is NZST ahead of or behind GST?
NZDT is 9 hours ahead of GST, so it is later in NZST than in GST.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST 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 GST and NZST?
GST and NZST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GST, which is 4:00 PM NZDT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.