New Zealand to AWST time conversion
AWST is 5 hours behind New Zealand. After the next clock change (): AWST is 4 hours behind New Zealand.
Time difference with your location
New Zealand is 13 hours ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in New Zealand to convert it to AWST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · New Zealand → AWST
This table converts each hour in New Zealand to AWST on 2026-10-22.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| New Zealand | AWST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | ✓ |
| 14:002:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | ✓ |
| 15:003:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | ✓ |
| 16:004:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | ✓ |
| 17:005:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | ✓ |
| 18:006:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 16:004:00 PM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 17:005:00 PM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 18:006:00 PM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use New Zealand (UTC+13) and AWST (UTC+8); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: AWST = New Zealand − 5h · New Zealand − 4h.
| New Zealand | AWST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM New Zealand | = 1:00 AM AWST |
| 7:00 AM New Zealand | = 2:00 AM AWST |
| 8:00 AM New Zealand | = 3:00 AM AWST |
| 9:00 AM New Zealand | = 4:00 AM AWST |
| 10:00 AM New Zealand | = 5:00 AM AWST |
| 12:00 PM New Zealand | = 7:00 AM AWST |
| 3:00 PM New Zealand | = 10:00 AM AWST |
| 5:00 PM New Zealand | = 12:00 PM AWST |
| 6:00 PM New Zealand | = 1:00 PM AWST |
| 8:00 PM New Zealand | = 3:00 PM AWST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in New Zealand and AWST overlaps for 5 hours on 2026-10-22.
- Shared working hours
- 13:00–18:00 New Zealand · 08:00–13:00 AWST
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
New Zealand and AWST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | New Zealand | AWST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2027 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
| 2028 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | No clock changes; UTC+8 all year. |
At the start of 2026, AWST is 5 hours behind New Zealand. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-04-05 02:00 New Zealand until 2026-09-27 03:00 New Zealand, AWST is 4 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2027-04-04 02:00 New Zealand until 2027-09-26 03:00 New Zealand, AWST is 4 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2028-04-02 02:00 New Zealand until 2028-09-24 03:00 New Zealand, AWST is 4 hours behind New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM New Zealand in AWST?
9:00 AM New Zealand = 4:00 AM AWST, using UTC+13 and UTC+8. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between New Zealand and AWST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: AWST is 5 hours behind New Zealand; AWST is 4 hours behind New Zealand. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in AWST?
Read the AWST 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 New Zealand and AWST?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 13:00–18:00 New Zealand / 08:00–13:00 AWST, a total of 5 hours.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and AWST now?
Right now, AWST is 5 hours behind New Zealand. Conversion formula: AWST = New Zealand − 5h · New Zealand − 4h.