NZDT to PST Calculator

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 20, 2025

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New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)

UTC+13 • Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT)

UTC-8/-7 • Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (NZDT): +13:00

UTC Offset (PST): -08:00

DST Status: --

NZDT Time: --

PST/PDT Time: --

Time Format:

Current NZDT: --:--:--

Current PST/PDT: --:--:--

🇳🇿 NZDT is UTC+13 during New Zealand's daylight saving period (September-April). PST changes to PDT (UTC-7) during US daylight saving time.

NZDT to PST Conversion Guide

What is NZDT to PST Conversion?

NZDT to PST conversion helps you translate time between New Zealand Daylight Time and Pacific Standard Time zones. NZDT is UTC+13 and is observed from late September to early April. PST is UTC-8 in winter and becomes PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving time from March to November.

Time Zone Information

New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): Used throughout New Zealand including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch during daylight saving period. Always UTC+13 from last Sunday in September to first Sunday in April.

Pacific Standard Time (PST): Used in Western US and Canada including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. UTC-8 in winter, becomes PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving.

Time Difference: NZDT is typically 21 hours ahead of PST, or 20 hours ahead of PDT during daylight saving time.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Winter Period (PST): November to March - NZDT is 21 hours ahead of PST

Summer Period (PDT): March to November - NZDT is 20 hours ahead of PDT

New Zealand Time: NZDT reverts to NZST (UTC+12) from April to September

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (Winter)

NZDT 9:00 AM → PST 12:00 PM (previous day)

NZDT 6:00 PM → PST 9:00 PM (previous day)

21 hour time difference during PST period

Business Hours (Summer)

NZDT 9:00 AM → PDT 1:00 PM (previous day)

NZDT 6:00 PM → PDT 10:00 PM (previous day)

20 hour time difference during PDT period

Meeting Planning

Best NZDT Time: 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Converts to PST: 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Early morning PST for business hours

Event Scheduling

NZDT Midnight: 3:00 AM PST (previous day)

NZDT Noon: 3:00 PM PST (previous day)

Perfect for global event timing

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Always check if Pacific Time is observing PST or PDT when scheduling

• NZDT only applies from late September to early April - outside this period use NZST

• Business meetings work best when NZDT is in late evening (11 PM-1 AM) for PST early morning hours

• Remember that dates change across the conversion - NZDT is often a day ahead

• Use 24-hour format to avoid AM/PM confusion when scheduling internationally

• PST transitions to PDT on the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM

Convert Between NZDT and PST

If you're juggling meetings between New Zealand and the U.S. West Coast, you're likely familiar with the 20-or-21-hour time difference headache. This NZDT to PST Converter saves you from counting backwards or Googling offsets—just pick a time, and it does the rest.

What this calculator actually does

This tool takes a date and time in either New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) or Pacific Standard Time (PST), and instantly converts it to the other. It's perfect for remote workers, event planners, or anyone coordinating across time zones. You’ll get not only the converted time but also clarity on daylight saving adjustments, time differences, and UTC offsets.

Pick a time, pick a zone, see the result

Here’s how to use it

Choose a date using the calendar input.
Set your time with the time selector (you can type it in too).
Pick which zone you're starting from: NZDT or PST/PDT.
Click “Convert Time.”

You’ll see the converted time instantly, plus a breakdown of:

The time difference in hours

UTC offsets for both zones

A clear timestamp for both time zones, including date and zone abbreviation (like PDT or NZDT)

Control your conversion settings

The calculator includes extra features for fine-tuning:

Auto Convert: Converts time automatically whenever you change the input - no button needed.
Daylight Saving Aware: Adjusts automatically for DST in both regions based on the selected date.
Show UTC Offset: Reveals the exact offset (e.g. +13:00 for NZDT) next to each zone.

Need 24-hour time? You can switch that too.

Use the "Time Format" toggle button at the bottom to flip between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Great for global schedules or if you just don’t like AM/PM guesswork.

Helpful shortcuts built right in

Along with the convert button, you’ll find:

Swap: Reverses the conversion direction instantly - handy when you’re going back and forth.
Now: Fills in the current time from your selected input zone.
Reset: Clears everything and sets the date/time to your current NZDT values.

You can even use keyboard shortcuts: press Enter to convert, S to swap zones, N to set the current time, R to reset, and F to toggle the time format. No mouse required.

A few things to keep in mind

If you’re planning something during U.S. daylight saving (March to November), Pacific Time shifts from PST (UTC-8) to PDT (UTC-7). The converter handles this automatically if DST is turned on.
New Zealand switches between NZDT (UTC+13) and NZST (UTC+12). The tool accounts for that too, based on the calendar date.
The conversion reflects the actual date and time in both zones - so it may look like you’re going back a day, depending on the difference.

Make planning across time zones less of a chore

Whether you're scheduling a meeting, setting up a call, or simply trying to catch a live stream at the right hour, this calculator does the timezone thinking for you. It’s quick, accurate, and built to reflect the quirks of daylight saving rules in both hemispheres - so you don’t have to.