AEST to NZST Time Converter

Convert Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
09:04:38
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
Auckland · New Zealand Standard Time
11:04:38
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

Convert a specific time

From: AEST (Sydney)
To: NZST (Auckland)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+10:00 → UTC+11:00
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-09-27
Offset shift
UTC+12:00 → UTC+13:00

When can AEST and NZST meet?

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AEST
NZST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Sydney (AEST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 AEST (11:00–16:00 NZST).

Hour-by-hour AEST to NZST conversion table

AEST time (Sydney)NZST time (Auckland)Status
00:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue09:00 TueNZST working
08:00 Tue10:00 TueNZST working
09:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue12:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue13:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue17:00 TueAEST working
16:00 Tue18:00 TueAEST working
17:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
SydneyMelbourneCanberra
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Auckland
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
AucklandWellington

Sun today in Sydney and Auckland

Sydney
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:06
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 27m
Auckland
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
17:26
Solar noon
12:18
Daylight
10h 16m

Related converters

NZST to AEST (reverse)AEST to ESTAEST to PSTAEST to GMTAEST to UTCAEST to CETEST to NZSTPST to NZSTGMT to NZSTUTC to NZSTCET to NZST
Looking for local time? See time in Sydney or time in Auckland.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AEST and NZST right now?+
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is currently 2 hours ahead AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AEST or NZST observe daylight saving time?+
AEST: observes daylight saving time. NZST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and NZST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 AEST (11:00–16:00 NZST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Auckland when it is 12:00 noon in Sydney?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Sydney (AEST), it is 14:00 Tue in Auckland (NZST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AEST and NZST?+
AEST maps to "Australia/Sydney" in the IANA database. NZST maps to "Pacific/Auckland". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Sydney ahead of or behind Auckland?+
Whether Sydney (AEST) is ahead of or behind Auckland (NZST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NZST is 2 hours ahead AEST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AEST and NZST?+
AEST is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10) and NZST is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AEST and NZST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 AEST.