NZST to AEST Time Converter

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

Auckland · New Zealand Standard Time
08:55:29
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
06:55:29
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

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

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
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

When can NZST and AEST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Auckland (NZST). 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: 11:00–16:00 NZST (09:00–14:00 AEST).

Hour-by-hour NZST to AEST conversion table

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

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
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

Sun today in Auckland and Sydney

Auckland
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
17:27
Solar noon
12:18
Daylight
10h 18m
Sydney
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:07
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 29m

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

Frequently asked questions

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