New Zealand to WAT time conversion
WAT is 12 hours behind New Zealand. After the next clock change (): WAT is 11 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 WAT on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · New Zealand → WAT
This table converts each hour in New Zealand to WAT on 2026-10-22.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| New Zealand | WAT | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 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 |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use New Zealand (UTC+13) and WAT (UTC+1); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: WAT = New Zealand − 12h · New Zealand − 11h.
| New Zealand | WAT |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM New Zealand | = 6:00 PM WAT (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM New Zealand | = 7:00 PM WAT (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM New Zealand | = 8:00 PM WAT (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM New Zealand | = 9:00 PM WAT (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM New Zealand | = 10:00 PM WAT (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM New Zealand | = 12:00 AM WAT |
| 3:00 PM New Zealand | = 3:00 AM WAT |
| 5:00 PM New Zealand | = 5:00 AM WAT |
| 6:00 PM New Zealand | = 6:00 AM WAT |
| 8:00 PM New Zealand | = 8:00 AM WAT |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in New Zealand and WAT do not overlap on 2026-10-22.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
New Zealand and WAT have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | New Zealand | WAT |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
| 2027 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
| 2028 | · 03:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 03:00 | No clock changes; UTC+1 all year. |
At the start of 2026, WAT is 12 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, WAT is 11 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2027-04-04 02:00 New Zealand until 2027-09-26 03:00 New Zealand, WAT is 11 hours behind New Zealand.
- From 2028-04-02 02:00 New Zealand until 2028-09-24 03:00 New Zealand, WAT is 11 hours behind New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM New Zealand in WAT?
9:00 AM New Zealand = 9:00 PM WAT (-1 day), using UTC+13 and UTC+1. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between New Zealand and WAT change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: WAT is 12 hours behind New Zealand; WAT is 11 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 WAT?
Read the WAT 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 WAT?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in New Zealand and WAT do not overlap.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and WAT now?
Right now, WAT is 12 hours behind New Zealand. Conversion formula: WAT = New Zealand − 12h · New Zealand − 11h.