BST to New Zealand time conversion
New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of BST. After the next clock change (): New Zealand is 11 hours ahead of BST.
Time difference with your location
BST is 1 hour ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in BST to convert it to New Zealand on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · BST → New Zealand
This table converts each hour in BST to New Zealand on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| BST | New Zealand | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use BST (UTC+1) and New Zealand (UTC+13); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: New Zealand = BST + 12h · GMT + 13h · BST + 11h.
| BST | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM BST | = 6:00 PM New Zealand |
| 7:00 AM BST | = 7:00 PM New Zealand |
| 8:00 AM BST | = 8:00 PM New Zealand |
| 9:00 AM BST | = 9:00 PM New Zealand |
| 10:00 AM BST | = 10:00 PM New Zealand |
| 12:00 PM BST | = 12:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM BST | = 3:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM BST | = 5:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM BST | = 6:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM BST | = 8:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in BST and New Zealand do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
BST and New Zealand have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | BST | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 01:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 |
| 2027 | · 01:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 |
| 2028 | · 01:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 |
At the start of 2026, New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of GMT. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-29 02:00 BST until 2026-04-04 15:00 BST, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of BST.
- From 2026-04-04 15:00 BST until 2026-09-26 15:00 BST, New Zealand is 11 hours ahead of BST.
- From 2026-09-26 15:00 BST until 2026-10-25 01:00 GMT, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of BST.
- From 2027-03-28 02:00 BST until 2027-04-03 15:00 BST, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of BST.
- From 2027-04-03 15:00 BST until 2027-09-25 15:00 BST, New Zealand is 11 hours ahead of BST.
- From 2027-09-25 15:00 BST until 2027-10-31 01:00 GMT, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of BST.
- From 2028-03-26 02:00 BST until 2028-04-01 15:00 BST, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of BST.
- From 2028-04-01 15:00 BST until 2028-09-23 15:00 BST, New Zealand is 11 hours ahead of BST.
- From 2028-09-23 15:00 BST until 2028-10-29 01:00 GMT, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of BST.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM BST in New Zealand?
9:00 AM BST = 9:00 PM New Zealand, using UTC+1 and UTC+13. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between BST and New Zealand change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: New Zealand is 11 hours ahead of BST; New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of BST; New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of BST. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in New Zealand?
Read the New Zealand clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between BST and New Zealand?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in BST and New Zealand do not overlap.
What is the time difference between BST and New Zealand now?
Right now, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of UTC+1. Conversion formula: New Zealand = BST + 12h · GMT + 13h · BST + 11h.