PST to NZST Converter
NZST is 20 hours ahead of PST
PST to NZST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in NZST
| PST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM +1d |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1d |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1d |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1d |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1d |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM +1d |
Converting Pacific Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time
Pacific Standard Time (PST) and New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) are separated by a 20 hours time difference. NZST is 20 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-8, used in United States, Canada, while NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand.
When converting from PST to NZST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM PST equals 5:00 AM NZST, 12:00 PM noon PST equals 8:00 AM NZST, and 5:00 PM PST equals 1:00 PM NZST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across PST and NZST
For professionals scheduling meetings between PST and NZST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 20 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
PST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to PDT (UTC-7) during summer months. NZST observes DST, switching to NZDT (UTC+13). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.