NZST to PST Time Converter

Convert New Zealand Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time - Quick & Accurate

Auckland (NZST)
Los Angeles (PST)
PST is 21 hours behind NZST

Quick Time Conversion

Auckland
New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12 (NZST) / UTC+13 (NZDT)
Los Angeles
Pacific Standard Time
UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)

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New Zealand Standard Time
Pacific Standard Time

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24-Hour Visual Comparison

NZST (Auckland)
12am NZST
1am NZST
2am NZST
3am NZST
4am NZST
5am NZST
6am NZST
7am NZST
8am NZST
9am NZST
10am NZST
11am NZST
12pm NZST
1pm NZST
2pm NZST
3pm NZST
4pm NZST
5pm NZST
6pm NZST
7pm NZST
8pm NZST
9pm NZST
10pm NZST
11pm NZST
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PST (Los Angeles)
3am PST
4am PST
5am PST
6am PST
7am PST
8am PST
9am PST
10am PST
11am PST
12pm PST
1pm PST
2pm PST
3pm PST
4pm PST
5pm PST
6pm PST
7pm PST
8pm PST
9pm PST
10pm PST
11pm PST
12am PST
1am PST
2am PST
Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between NZST and PST:

Best Window (NZST)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Which is (PST)
-9:00 AM - -4:00 PM
Both parties in business hours
Optimal overlap window
Ideal for international teams

Pro Tip: Schedule calls during the overlap window for optimal convenience for both time zones

Complete NZST to PST Conversion Table

NZST TimePST TimeContext
12:00 AM03:00 AM
Midnight NZST
01:00 AM04:00 AM
Late Night
02:00 AM05:00 AM
Late Night
03:00 AM06:00 AM
Late Night
04:00 AM07:00 AM
Late Night
05:00 AM08:00 AM
Late Night
06:00 AM09:00 AM
Early Morning NZST
07:00 AM10:00 AM
Night Time
08:00 AM11:00 AM
Night Time
09:00 AM12:00 PM
Work Starts NZST
10:00 AM01:00 PM
Night Time
11:00 AM02:00 PM
Night Time

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)

UTC+12
UTC+12 (NZST) / UTC+13 (NZDT)
Representative City:

Auckland

IANA Identifier:

Pacific/Auckland

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8
UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)
Representative City:

Los Angeles

IANA Identifier:

America/Los_Angeles

Quick Reference

Time Difference: PST is 21 hours behind NZST
Note: Time difference may vary during daylight saving transitions
UTC Offsets: NZST = UTC+12 (NZST) / UTC+13 (NZDT), PST = UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)
2025 DST (North America): Starts March 9 at 2:00 AM, Ends November 2 at 2:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

PST (Pacific Standard Time) is 21 hours behind NZST (New Zealand Standard Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in Auckland (NZST), it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST).

The best time to call from NZST to PST is during overlapping business hours. For NZST callers, schedule between 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM NZST to ensure both parties are within standard business hours.

The time difference may change during daylight saving transitions if one region observes DST while the other doesn't. New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12 (NZST) / UTC+13 (NZDT)) and Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT)) may have different DST schedules.

NZST includes cities like Auckland. PST includes cities like Los Angeles. Both time zones cover important business and cultural centers.

In 2025, DST in North America starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM. Other regions may have different DST schedules or not observe DST at all.