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NZST to PST Converter

PST is 21 hours behind NZDT. 9:00 AM NZDT = 12:00 PM PST (previous day).

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NZSTfrom
New Zealand Standard Time
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PST
Pacific Standard Time
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PST is 21 hours behind NZDT at the moment. To convert NZST to PST, subtract 21 hours from the NZST time: 9:00 AM NZDT = 12:00 PM PST (previous day).

NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.

PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine 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 PST time conversion table

NZST to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

NZSTPSTDay
12:00 AM NZDT3:00 AM PSTprevious day
1:00 AM NZDT4:00 AM PSTprevious day
2:00 AM NZDT5:00 AM PSTprevious day
3:00 AM NZDT6:00 AM PSTprevious day
4:00 AM NZDT7:00 AM PSTprevious day
5:00 AM NZDT8:00 AM PSTprevious day
6:00 AM NZDT9:00 AM PSTprevious day
7:00 AM NZDT10:00 AM PSTprevious day
8:00 AM NZDT11:00 AM PSTprevious day
9:00 AM NZDT12:00 PM PSTwork hours
10:00 AM NZDT1:00 PM PSTwork hours
11:00 AM NZDT2:00 PM PSTwork hours
12:00 PM NZDT3:00 PM PSTwork hours
1:00 PM NZDT4:00 PM PSTwork hours
2:00 PM NZDT5:00 PM PSTprevious day
3:00 PM NZDT6:00 PM PSTprevious day
4:00 PM NZDT7:00 PM PSTprevious day
5:00 PM NZDT8:00 PM PSTprevious day
6:00 PM NZDT9:00 PM PSTprevious day
7:00 PM NZDT10:00 PM PSTprevious day
8:00 PM NZDT11:00 PM PSTprevious day
9:00 PM NZDT12:00 AM PSTnight
10:00 PM NZDT1:00 AM PSTnight
11:00 PM NZDT2:00 AM PSTnight
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert NZST to PST

Subtract 21 hours from the NZST time to get PST.

Example: 9:00 AM NZDT = 12:00 PM PST (previous day).

Across midnight: 8:00 PM NZDT = 11:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between NZST and PST

The time difference between NZST and PST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 21 hours behind of NZST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: PST is 20 hours behind of NZST.
  • 5 Apr 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: PST is 19 hours behind of NZST.
  • 27 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 20 hours behind of NZST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 21 hours behind of NZST.

NZST and PST 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).
  • PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).

Best time for a meeting between NZST and PST

NZST and PST 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 AM PST.

Plan a meeting across more time zones.

NZST to PST FAQ

What is the time difference between NZST and PST?

Right now PST is 21 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 PST?

9:00 AM NZDT is 12:00 PM PST (previous day).

What is 12 PM (noon) NZST in PST?

12:00 PM NZDT is 3:00 PM PST (previous day).

Is PST ahead of or behind NZST?

PST is 21 hours behind NZDT, so it is earlier in PST 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 PST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.

What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and PST?

NZST and PST 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 AM PST.

Is PT the same as PST?

PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.