GMT to NZST Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 11 hours ahead.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
13:50:17
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Auckland · New Zealand Standard Time
00:50:17
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

Convert a specific time

From: GMT (London)
To: NZST (Auckland)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
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 GMT and NZST meet?

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NZST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between GMT and NZST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour GMT to NZST conversion table

GMT time (London)NZST time (Auckland)Status
00:00 Mon11:00 MonNZST working
01:00 Mon12:00 MonNZST working
02:00 Mon13:00 MonNZST working
03:00 Mon14:00 MonNZST working
04:00 Mon15:00 MonNZST working
05:00 Mon16:00 MonNZST working
06:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon20:00 MonGMT working
10:00 Mon21:00 MonGMT working
11:00 Mon22:00 MonGMT working
12:00 Mon23:00 MonGMT working
13:00 Mon00:00 TueGMT working
14:00 Mon01:00 TueGMT working
15:00 Mon02:00 TueGMT working
16:00 Mon03:00 TueGMT working
17:00 Mon04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon09:00 TueNZST working
23:00 Mon10:00 TueNZST working

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

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
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 London and Auckland

London
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:39
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 23m
Auckland
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
17:27
Solar noon
12:18
Daylight
10h 18m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in Auckland.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and NZST right now?+
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is currently 11 hours ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or NZST observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. NZST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and NZST?+
GMT and NZST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Auckland when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in London (GMT), it is 23:00 Mon in Auckland (NZST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and NZST?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" 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 London ahead of or behind Auckland?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Auckland (NZST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NZST is 11 hours ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and NZST?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 GMT and NZST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between GMT and NZST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.