NZST to BST Converter
GMT is 13 hours behind NZDT. 9:00 AM NZDT = 8:00 PM GMT (previous day).
GMT is 13 hours behind NZDT at the moment. To convert NZST to BST, subtract 13 hours from the NZST time: 9:00 AM NZDT = 8:00 PM GMT (previous day).
NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand. BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. 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. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
NZST to BST time conversion table
NZST to BST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| NZST | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM NZDT | 11:00 AM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM NZDT | 12:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM NZDT | 1:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM NZDT | 2:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM NZDT | 3:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM NZDT | 4:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM NZDT | 5:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM NZDT | 6:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 8:00 AM NZDT | 7:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 9:00 AM NZDT | 8:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 10:00 AM NZDT | 9:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 11:00 AM NZDT | 10:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 12:00 PM NZDT | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 PM NZDT | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 2:00 PM NZDT | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 3:00 PM NZDT | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 4:00 PM NZDT | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 5:00 PM NZDT | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 6:00 PM NZDT | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 7:00 PM NZDT | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM NZDT | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM NZDT | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM NZDT | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM NZDT | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert NZST to BST
Subtract 13 hours from the NZST time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM NZDT = 8:00 PM GMT (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM NZDT = 12:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between NZST and BST
The time difference between NZST and BST 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 – 28 Mar 2026: BST is 13 hours behind of NZST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: BST is 12 hours behind of NZST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: BST is 11 hours behind of NZST.
- 27 Sep 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: BST is 12 hours behind of NZST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: BST is 13 hours behind of NZST.
NZST and BST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between NZST and BST
NZST and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM NZDT, which is 6:00 PM GMT.
NZST to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between NZST and BST?
Right now GMT is 13 hours behind NZDT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM NZST in BST?
9:00 AM NZDT is 8:00 PM GMT (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) NZST in BST?
12:00 PM NZDT is 11:00 PM GMT (previous day).
Is BST ahead of or behind NZST?
GMT is 13 hours behind NZDT, so it is earlier in BST than in NZST.
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.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and BST?
NZST and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM NZDT, which is 6:00 PM GMT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.