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NZT to JST time converter
Japan is 4 hours behind New Zealand for 190 days of 2026, and 3 hours behind for the other 175 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
NZT to JST conversion table
Local time in New Zealand and the matching time in Japan on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| New Zealand (NZT) | Japan on 15 January | Japan on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 09:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 10:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 17:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 18:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
Best meeting times between New Zealand and Japan
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:00-17:00 NZT = 09:00-13:00 JST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 12:00-17:00 NZT = 09:00-14:00 JST.
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Daylight saving between NZT and JST
- New Zealand moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 27 September in 2026.
- Japan does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 4 hours for 190 days and 3 hours for 175 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.
Japan. Japan Standard Time is UTC+9 all year with no daylight saving.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM NZT in JST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in New Zealand is 05:00 in Japan. On 15 July it is 06:00.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and Japan?
Japan is 4 hours behind New Zealand for 190 days of 2026, and 3 hours behind for the other 175 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between NZT and JST change during the year?
Yes. New Zealand changes its clocks and Japan does not, so the gap moves between 4 and 3 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between New Zealand and Japan?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:00-17:00 NZT = 09:00-13:00 JST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 12:00-17:00 NZT = 09:00-14:00 JST.
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