NZST to PST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 04, 2025

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New Zealand Time (NZT)

UTC+12/UTC+13 • Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Pacific Time (PT)

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

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (NZT): +12

UTC Offset (PT): -8

DST Status: --

NZT Time: --

PT Time: --

Time Format:

Current NZT: --:--:--

Current PT: --:--:--

🌏 NZT switches between NZST (UTC+12) and NZDT (UTC+13). PT switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7).

NZST to PST Conversion Guide

What is NZST to PST Conversion?

NZST to PST conversion helps you translate time between New Zealand Time and Pacific Time. New Zealand Time switches between NZST (UTC+12) and NZDT (UTC+13) for daylight saving. Pacific Time switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7). The time difference ranges from 19 to 21 hours depending on the seasons.

Time Zone Information

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): UTC+12, observed from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in September.

New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): UTC+13, observed from last Sunday in September to first Sunday in April.

Pacific Standard Time (PST): UTC-8, observed from first Sunday in November to second Sunday in March.

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): UTC-7, observed from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

NZDT to PST (Sept-Nov): New Zealand is 21 hours ahead (almost one full day)

NZDT to PDT (Mar-Apr): New Zealand is 20 hours ahead

NZST to PDT (Apr-Sept): New Zealand is 19 hours ahead

NZST to PST (Nov-Mar): New Zealand is 20 hours ahead

Common Conversion Examples

Summer (NZDT to PDT)

NZDT 8:00 AM → PDT 12:00 PM (previous day)

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

20 hours difference during both summer periods

Winter (NZST to PST)

NZST 8:00 AM → PST 12:00 PM (previous day)

NZST 6:00 PM → PST 10:00 PM (previous day)

20 hours difference during both winter periods

Business Hours Coordination

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

NZST 9:00 AM → PDT 2:00 PM (previous day)

Limited overlap for business meetings

International Events

NZDT 7:00 PM → PDT 11:00 PM (previous day)

NZST 7:00 PM → PST 11:00 PM (previous day)

Evening NZ time = late evening US Pacific time

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• New Zealand is almost a full day ahead - always subtract nearly 24 hours for Pacific Time

• Remember that Pacific Time is usually the previous day when converting from New Zealand

• New Zealand DST runs opposite to Northern Hemisphere (September to April)

• Business meetings: NZ morning hours work best with US Pacific evening hours

• Stock markets: NZ market closes before US Pacific market opens

• Always double-check the date when scheduling events across these time zones

Converting Between New Zealand Time and Pacific Time

Whether you're planning a video call or keeping tabs on global events, converting time between New Zealand and the US Pacific Coast shouldn't feel like solving a riddle. This simple yet smart tool helps you figure out what time it is in Pacific Time when it's a specific moment in New Zealand, and the other way around. To give you a better sense of how the regions line up, here's a quick overview of the countries covered in each zone:

New Zealand Time (NZT) UTC+12 / UTC+13	Pacific Time (PT) UTC-8 / UTC-7
🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇹🇰 Tokelau 🇫🇯 Fiji (partial, seasonal overlap) 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna (overlap depending on time of year)	🇺🇸 United States (California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada) 🇲🇽 Mexico (Baja California) 🇨🇦 Canada (British Columbia, Yukon)

What this time converter actually does

This tool is built to help you convert a specific time and date between New Zealand Time (NZT) and Pacific Time (PT). You can go in either direction. Just plug in a time, pick a timezone, and it'll instantly calculate the equivalent time across the ocean. Whether you're managing international meetings, following sporting events, or staying in sync with friends or family, it gives you clear answers.

Why it’s more accurate than a quick Google search

Timezones change throughout the year thanks to daylight saving. This converter factors that in automatically. It tracks when New Zealand shifts from NZST to NZDT, and when the US moves between PST and PDT. You won’t get caught off by a hidden hour shift, this tool keeps the dates straight for both hemispheres.

Here’s how to use it

Step 1: Set your starting time

Pick the date and time you want to convert. You can click the “Now” button to pull in the current local time if that’s easier.

Step 2: Choose the input timezone

Use the dropdown to pick whether the time you entered is in New Zealand or Pacific Time. This sets your starting point.

Step 3: Click "Convert Time"

Hit the convert button and your result shows up right away. You’ll see the converted time, day of the week, and whether it falls into daylight saving on either side.

Step 4: Adjust settings if needed

You can tweak a few display options, like whether to show seconds, use 12- or 24-hour format, or display UTC offsets. You can also turn daylight saving adjustments on or off, but they’re enabled by default for accuracy.

Extra options tucked into the tool

Beyond simple conversion, you’ll find a few extras to make planning easier:

Swap Timezones: Quickly flip the direction of conversion to see the reverse perspective.
Live Clock: See what time it is right now in both zones so you can double-check timing in real-time.
Auto Convert: With this on, it’ll recalculate every time you change the inputs. Handy for quick edits.
UTC Offset View: Get a better sense of how far apart the zones are numerically, especially useful when dealing with flight times or server logs.
Keyboard Shortcuts: For the fast movers, the converter supports hotkeys like Enter to convert or R to reset.

Example: Scheduling from Samoa to California

Let’s say you’re working remotely from Samoa but your client is in San Diego. Samoa sits in the same timezone as New Zealand during much of the year. You punch in 9:00 AM Samoa time on a Tuesday, and this tool tells you it’s 1:00 PM on Monday in California. That kind of shift is easy to miss unless you’re checking a calendar, this tool makes sure you won’t slip up.

One less thing to second-guess when juggling timezones

Whether you're coordinating with a team abroad, catching a webinar from the other side of the Pacific, or just making sure you’re not texting someone at 3:00 AM their time, this converter gets it right. You set the time, it figures out the rest, daylight saving included. No counting on fingers or checking three different apps.