NZST to IST Time Converter

Convert New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6h 30m behind.

Auckland · New Zealand Standard Time
06:25:04
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
23:55:04
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: NZST (Auckland)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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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
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: NZST observes DST while IST does not. The 6.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when NZST starts or ends DST.

When can NZST and IST meet?

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NZST
IST
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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 NZST (09:30–09:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour NZST to IST conversion table

NZST time (Auckland)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Tue17:30 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue18:30 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue19:30 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue20:30 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue21:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue23:30 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue00:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue01:30 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue02:30 TueNZST working
10:00 Tue03:30 TueNZST working
11:00 Tue04:30 TueNZST working
12:00 Tue05:30 TueNZST working
13:00 Tue06:30 TueNZST working
14:00 Tue07:30 TueNZST working
15:00 Tue08:30 TueNZST working
16:00 Tue09:30 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue10:30 TueIST working
18:00 Tue11:30 TueIST working
19:00 Tue12:30 TueIST working
20:00 Tue13:30 TueIST working
21:00 Tue14:30 TueIST working
22:00 Tue15:30 TueIST working
23:00 Tue16:30 TueIST 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

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
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Auckland and Mumbai

Auckland
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
17:26
Solar noon
12:18
Daylight
10h 16m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 58m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between NZST and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 6h 30m 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 IST observe daylight saving time?+
NZST: observes daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between NZST and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 NZST (09:30–09:30 IST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Auckland?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Auckland (NZST), it is 05:30 Tue in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for NZST and IST?+
NZST maps to "Pacific/Auckland" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Auckland ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Auckland (NZST) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 6h 30m 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 IST?+
NZST is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). 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 IST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 NZST.