NZST to GMT 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 GMT, 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. GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1). 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.
NZST to GMT time conversion table
NZST to GMT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| NZST | GMT | 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 GMT
Subtract 13 hours from the NZST time to get GMT.
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 GMT
The time difference between NZST and GMT 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 – 4 Apr 2026: GMT is 13 hours behind of NZST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: GMT is 12 hours behind of NZST.
- 27 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: GMT is 13 hours behind of NZST.
NZST and GMT 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).
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between NZST and GMT
NZST and GMT 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 GMT FAQ
What is the time difference between NZST and GMT?
Right now GMT is 13 hours behind NZDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM NZST in GMT?
9:00 AM NZDT is 8:00 PM GMT (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) NZST in GMT?
12:00 PM NZDT is 11:00 PM GMT (previous day).
Is GMT ahead of or behind NZST?
GMT is 13 hours behind NZDT, so it is earlier in GMT 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 GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and GMT?
NZST and GMT 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.