Time-zone abbreviation
NZST — New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12)
NZST stands for New Zealand Standard Time, twelve hours ahead of UTC (UTC+12). New Zealand shifts to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13) in summer.
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Current time in New Zealand Standard Time
3:33 PM
Friday, Jul 3
Pacific/Auckland
Quick facts
- Standard offset
- UTC+12 (NZST)
- Daylight saving
- Yes — shifts to NZDT (UTC+13)
- Next clock change
- Where it's used
- Used across all of New Zealand's main islands.
Cities in New Zealand Standard Time
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Frequently asked questions
- What does NZST stand for?
- NZST stands for New Zealand Standard Time.
- What is the UTC offset of NZST?
- New Zealand Standard Time is UTC+12, shifting to UTC+13 (NZDT) when daylight saving is in effect.
- Does NZST observe daylight saving time?
- Yes — New Zealand Standard Time shifts to NZDT (UTC+13) during summer. The next clock change is on September 27, 2026.