NZST to IST Converter
IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZDT. 9:00 AM NZDT = 1:30 AM IST.
IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZDT at the moment. To convert NZST to IST, subtract 7 hours 30 minutes from the NZST time: 9:00 AM NZDT = 1:30 AM IST.
NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel 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.
NZST to IST time conversion table
NZST to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| NZST | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM NZDT | 4:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM NZDT | 5:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM NZDT | 6:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM NZDT | 7:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM NZDT | 8:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM NZDT | 9:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM NZDT | 10:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM NZDT | 11:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM NZDT | 12:30 AM IST | night |
| 9:00 AM NZDT | 1:30 AM IST | night |
| 10:00 AM NZDT | 2:30 AM IST | night |
| 11:00 AM NZDT | 3:30 AM IST | night |
| 12:00 PM NZDT | 4:30 AM IST | night |
| 1:00 PM NZDT | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 2:00 PM NZDT | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 3:00 PM NZDT | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 4:00 PM NZDT | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 5:00 PM NZDT | 9:30 AM IST | — |
| 6:00 PM NZDT | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 7:00 PM NZDT | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 8:00 PM NZDT | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 PM NZDT | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 10:00 PM NZDT | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 11:00 PM NZDT | 3:30 PM IST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert NZST to IST
Subtract 7 hours 30 minutes from the NZST time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM NZDT = 1:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM NZDT = 5:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between NZST and IST
The time difference between NZST and IST 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: IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind of NZST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: IST is 6 hours 30 minutes behind of NZST.
- 27 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind of NZST.
NZST and IST 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).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between NZST and IST
NZST and IST share 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT lands between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM IST, inside working hours for both.
NZST to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between NZST and IST?
Right now IST is 7 hours 30 minutes 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 IST?
9:00 AM NZDT is 1:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) NZST in IST?
12:00 PM NZDT is 4:30 AM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind NZST?
IST is 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZDT, so it is earlier in IST 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 IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST 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 IST?
NZST and IST share 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT lands between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.