New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is UTC+12. It is the standard (winter) time of New Zealand; in summer the same area uses NZDT (UTC+13).
NZST is not in force right now – the zone is currently on NZDT (UTC+13).
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Where NZST is used
New Zealand.
Countries on the same offsets
Major cities on Pacific/Auckland
NZST and daylight saving time
The next change is on 4 April 2027 at 02:59 local time: clocks go back one hour, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
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NZST FAQ
What is NZST?
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is UTC+12. It is the standard (winter) time of New Zealand; in summer the same area uses NZDT (UTC+13).
What is the current NZST time?
NZST is UTC+12. The live clock on this page shows the current New Zealand Standard Time time, updated every second.
What is the difference between NZST and NZDT?
NZDT is one hour ahead of NZST. NZST is the standard time; NZDT is used during daylight saving time.
Which countries use NZST?
NZST is used in New Zealand.
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.