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