New Zealand to EST time conversion
EST is 18 hours behind New Zealand. After the next clock change (): EST is 17 hours behind New Zealand.
EST is always UTC-5. Right now most places that use EST are on EDT (UTC-4): EDT is 17 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 EST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · New Zealand → EST
This table converts each hour in New Zealand to EST on 2026-10-22.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| New Zealand | EST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 07:007:00 AM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 08:008:00 AM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 09:009:00 AM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM -1 day | ✓ |
| 09:009:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | ✓ |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | ✓ |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | ✓ |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use New Zealand (UTC+13) and EST (UTC-5); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: EST = New Zealand − 18h · EDT = New Zealand − 17h · EDT = New Zealand − 16h.
| New Zealand | EST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM New Zealand | = 12:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM New Zealand | = 1:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM New Zealand | = 2:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM New Zealand | = 3:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM New Zealand | = 4:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM New Zealand | = 6:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 3:00 PM New Zealand | = 9:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 5:00 PM New Zealand | = 11:00 PM EST (-1 day) |
| 6:00 PM New Zealand | = 12:00 AM EST |
| 8:00 PM New Zealand | = 2:00 AM EST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in New Zealand and EST overlaps for 4 hours on 2026-10-22.
- Shared working hours
- 08:00–12:00 New Zealand · 14:00–18:00 EST
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
New Zealand and EST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | New Zealand | EST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, EST is 18 hours behind New Zealand. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 20:00 New Zealand until 2026-04-05 02:00 New Zealand, EDT is 17 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2026-04-05 02:00 New Zealand until 2026-09-27 03:00 New Zealand, EDT is 16 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2026-09-27 03:00 New Zealand until 2026-11-01 19:00 New Zealand, EDT is 17 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2027-03-14 20:00 New Zealand until 2027-04-04 02:00 New Zealand, EDT is 17 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2027-04-04 02:00 New Zealand until 2027-09-26 03:00 New Zealand, EDT is 16 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2027-09-26 03:00 New Zealand until 2027-11-07 19:00 New Zealand, EDT is 17 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2028-03-12 20:00 New Zealand until 2028-04-02 02:00 New Zealand, EDT is 17 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2028-04-02 02:00 New Zealand until 2028-09-24 03:00 New Zealand, EDT is 16 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2028-09-24 03:00 New Zealand until 2028-11-05 19:00 New Zealand, EDT is 17 hours behind New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM New Zealand in EST?
9:00 AM New Zealand = 3:00 PM EST (-1 day), using UTC+13 and UTC-5. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between New Zealand and EST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: EST is 18 hours behind New Zealand; EST is 17 hours behind New Zealand; EST is 16 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 EST?
Read the EST 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 EST?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–12:00 New Zealand / 14:00–18:00 EST, a total of 4 hours.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and EST now?
Right now, EST is 18 hours behind New Zealand. Conversion formula: EST = New Zealand − 18h · EDT = New Zealand − 17h · EDT = New Zealand − 16h.