NZST: New Zealand Standard Time
4:14 pm NZST
UTC+12
NZST stands for New Zealand Standard Time, 12 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+12). It is used in winter in New Zealand.
In use
NZST is Auckland’s winter clock. Right now Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13), not NZST. It switches to NZST on Sunday, April 4, 2027 and back on Sunday, September 26, 2027.
Daylight saving
NZST itself never moves: it is always UTC+12. The places that use it switch to NZDT in summer.
Next changes in Auckland
| Date | Change | Switches to |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Back 1 hour | NZST UTC+12 |
| Sunday, September 26, 2027 | Forward 1 hour | NZDT UTC+13 |
Cities on NZST in winter
Questions
What does NZST stand for?
New Zealand Standard Time.
What time is it in NZST now?
It’s 4:14 pm NZST (UTC+12). NZST is Auckland’s winter clock. Right now Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13), not NZST. It switches to NZST on Sunday, April 4, 2027 and back on Sunday, September 26, 2027.
Does NZST change for daylight saving?
NZST itself never moves: it is always UTC+12. The places that use it switch to NZDT in summer.
Is NZST the same as NZDT?
No. NZST is UTC+12 and NZDT is UTC+13, an hour apart. Auckland is on NZST in winter and NZDT in summer.