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NZT to AET time converter
Sydney is 2 hours behind New Zealand for 358 days of 2026, and 3 hours behind for the other 7 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
NZT to AET conversion table
Local time in New Zealand and the matching time in Sydney on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| New Zealand (NZT) | Sydney on 15 January | Sydney on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 10:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 15:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 21:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Best meeting times between New Zealand and Sydney
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 NZT = 09:00-15:00 AET.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 NZT = 09:00-15:00 AET.
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Daylight saving between NZT and AET
- New Zealand moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 27 September in 2026.
- Sydney moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 4 October in 2026.
- The gap is 2 hours for 358 days and 3 hours for 7 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.
Sydney. Sydney is on AEST (UTC+10) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11) in summer. Because it is in the southern hemisphere, its summer time runs from October to April, the opposite of Europe and North America.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM NZT in AET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in New Zealand is 07:00 in Sydney. On 15 July it is 07:00.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and Sydney?
Sydney is 2 hours behind New Zealand for 358 days of 2026, and 3 hours behind for the other 7 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between NZT and AET change during the year?
Yes. Both zones change their clocks, on different dates, so the gap moves between 2 and 3 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between New Zealand and Sydney?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 NZT = 09:00-15:00 AET. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 11:00-17:00 NZT = 09:00-15:00 AET.
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