GMT to New Zealand time conversion

GMT time

GMTUTC+0Not observed

Time in New Zealand

NZDTUTC+13Daylight saving time

New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of GMT. After the next clock change (): New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of GMT.

Time difference with your location

GMT has the same time as UTC. Compare with your local time →

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Choose the local time in GMT to convert it to New Zealand on that date.

New Zealand to GMT time conversion

Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.

24-hour conversion chart · GMT → New Zealand

This table converts each hour in GMT to New Zealand on 2026-10-21.

  • Working hours
  • Outside working hours
  • Night hours
GMTNew ZealandShared working hours
00:0012:00 AM 13:001:00 PM
01:001:00 AM 14:002:00 PM
02:002:00 AM 15:003:00 PM
03:003:00 AM 16:004:00 PM
04:004:00 AM 17:005:00 PM
05:005:00 AM 18:006:00 PM
06:006:00 AM 19:007:00 PM
07:007:00 AM 20:008:00 PM
08:008:00 AM 21:009:00 PM
09:009:00 AM 22:0010:00 PM
10:0010:00 AM 23:0011:00 PM
11:0011:00 AM 00:0012:00 AM +1 day
12:0012:00 PM 01:001:00 AM +1 day
13:001:00 PM 02:002:00 AM +1 day
14:002:00 PM 03:003:00 AM +1 day
15:003:00 PM 04:004:00 AM +1 day
16:004:00 PM 05:005:00 AM +1 day
17:005:00 PM 06:006:00 AM +1 day
18:006:00 PM 07:007:00 AM +1 day
19:007:00 PM 08:008:00 AM +1 day
20:008:00 PM 09:009:00 AM +1 day
21:009:00 PM 10:0010:00 AM +1 day
22:0010:00 PM 11:0011:00 AM +1 day
23:0011:00 PM 12:0012:00 PM +1 day

Quick conversion examples

These examples use GMT (UTC+0) and New Zealand (UTC+13); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.

Conversion formula: New Zealand = GMT + 13h · UTC + 13h · UTC + 12h.

GMTNew Zealand
6:00 AM GMT= 7:00 PM New Zealand
7:00 AM GMT= 8:00 PM New Zealand
8:00 AM GMT= 9:00 PM New Zealand
9:00 AM GMT= 10:00 PM New Zealand
10:00 AM GMT= 11:00 PM New Zealand
12:00 PM GMT= 1:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day)
3:00 PM GMT= 4:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day)
5:00 PM GMT= 6:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day)
6:00 PM GMT= 7:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day)
8:00 PM GMT= 9:00 AM New Zealand (+1 day)

Overlapping meeting hours

The 08:00–18:00 working days in GMT and New Zealand do not overlap on 2026-10-21.

Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028

GMT and New Zealand have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.

YearGMTNew Zealand
2026 No clock changes; UTC+0 all year.

· 03:00 → 02:00
UTC+13 → UTC+12

· 02:00 → 03:00
UTC+12 → UTC+13

2027 No clock changes; UTC+0 all year.

· 03:00 → 02:00
UTC+13 → UTC+12

· 02:00 → 03:00
UTC+12 → UTC+13

2028 No clock changes; UTC+0 all year.

· 03:00 → 02:00
UTC+13 → UTC+12

· 02:00 → 03:00
UTC+12 → UTC+13

At the start of 2026, New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of UTC. The difference changes during the following periods.

  • From 2026-04-04 14:00 UTC until 2026-09-26 14:00 UTC, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of UTC.
  • From 2027-04-03 14:00 UTC until 2027-09-25 14:00 UTC, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of UTC.
  • From 2028-04-01 14:00 UTC until 2028-09-23 14:00 UTC, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of UTC.

Frequently asked questions

What time is 9 AM GMT in New Zealand?

9:00 AM GMT = 10:00 PM New Zealand, using UTC+0 and UTC+13. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.

Does the time difference between GMT and New Zealand change during the year?

Yes. During 2026–2028: New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of GMT; New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of GMT. 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 GMT and New Zealand?

The 08:00–18:00 working days in GMT and New Zealand do not overlap.

What is the time difference between GMT and New Zealand now?

Right now, New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of UTC. Conversion formula: New Zealand = GMT + 13h · UTC + 13h · UTC + 12h.