TimeToZone

PST to NZST Converter

NZDT is 21 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 AM NZDT (next day).

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Pacific Standard Time
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New Zealand Standard Time
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NZDT is 21 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to NZST, add 21 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 AM NZDT (next day).

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

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.

PST to NZST time conversion table

PST to NZST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

PSTNZSTDay
12:00 AM PST9:00 PM NZDT—
1:00 AM PST10:00 PM NZDTnight
2:00 AM PST11:00 PM NZDTnight
3:00 AM PST12:00 AM NZDTnext day
4:00 AM PST1:00 AM NZDTnext day
5:00 AM PST2:00 AM NZDTnext day
6:00 AM PST3:00 AM NZDTnext day
7:00 AM PST4:00 AM NZDTnext day
8:00 AM PST5:00 AM NZDTnext day
9:00 AM PST6:00 AM NZDTnext day
10:00 AM PST7:00 AM NZDTnext day
11:00 AM PST8:00 AM NZDTnext day
12:00 PM PST9:00 AM NZDTwork hours
1:00 PM PST10:00 AM NZDTwork hours
2:00 PM PST11:00 AM NZDTwork hours
3:00 PM PST12:00 PM NZDTwork hours
4:00 PM PST1:00 PM NZDTwork hours
5:00 PM PST2:00 PM NZDTnext day
6:00 PM PST3:00 PM NZDTnext day
7:00 PM PST4:00 PM NZDTnext day
8:00 PM PST5:00 PM NZDTnext day
9:00 PM PST6:00 PM NZDTnext day
10:00 PM PST7:00 PM NZDTnext day
11:00 PM PST8:00 PM NZDTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert PST to NZST

Add 21 hours to the PST time to get NZST.

Example: 9:00 AM PST = 6:00 AM NZDT (next day).

Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 7:00 PM NZDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between PST and NZST

The time difference between PST and NZST 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:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: NZST is 20 hours ahead of PST.
  • 4 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026: NZST is 19 hours ahead of PST.
  • 26 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: NZST is 20 hours ahead of PST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: NZST is 21 hours ahead of PST.

PST and NZST during daylight saving time

  • 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).
  • 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).

Best time for a meeting between PST and NZST

PST and NZST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 10:00 AM PST, which is 7:00 AM NZDT.

Plan a meeting across more time zones.

PST to NZST FAQ

What is the time difference between PST and NZST?

Right now NZDT is 21 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM PST in NZST?

9:00 AM PST is 6:00 AM NZDT (next day).

What is 12 PM (noon) PST in NZST?

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

Is NZST ahead of or behind PST?

NZDT is 21 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in NZST than in PST.

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.

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.

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

PST and NZST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 10:00 AM PST, which is 7:00 AM NZDT.

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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.