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NZT to PT time converter
US Pacific is 19 hours behind New Zealand for 175 days of 2026, and 21 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
NZT to PT conversion table
Local time in New Zealand and the matching time in US Pacific on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| New Zealand (NZT) | US Pacific on 15 January | US Pacific on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 11:00 (-1 day) | 13:00 (-1 day) |
| 09:00 | 12:00 (-1 day) | 14:00 (-1 day) |
| 10:00 | 13:00 (-1 day) | 15:00 (-1 day) |
| 12:00 | 15:00 (-1 day) | 17:00 (-1 day) |
| 15:00 | 18:00 (-1 day) | 20:00 (-1 day) |
| 17:00 | 20:00 (-1 day) | 22:00 (-1 day) |
| 18:00 | 21:00 (-1 day) | 23:00 (-1 day) |
| 21:00 | 00:00 | 02:00 |
Best meeting times between New Zealand and US Pacific
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 NZT = 12:00-17:00 PT (-1 day).
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-12:00 NZT = 14:00-17:00 PT (-1 day).
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Daylight saving between NZT and PT
- New Zealand moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 27 September in 2026.
- US Pacific moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 19 hours for 175 days and 21 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
New Zealand. New Zealand is on NZST (UTC+12) in winter and NZDT (UTC+13) from late September to early April, among the first places to start each day.
US Pacific. US Pacific Time is UTC-8 in winter (PST) and UTC-7 in summer (PDT). Clocks change on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM NZT in PT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in New Zealand is 12:00 (-1 day) in US Pacific. On 15 July it is 14:00 (-1 day).
What is the time difference between New Zealand and US Pacific?
US Pacific is 19 hours behind New Zealand for 175 days of 2026, and 21 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between NZT and PT change during the year?
Yes. Both zones change their clocks, on different dates, so the gap moves between 19 and 21 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between New Zealand and US Pacific?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 NZT = 12:00-17:00 PT (-1 day). In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-12:00 NZT = 14:00-17:00 PT (-1 day).
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