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AET to NZT time converter
New Zealand is 2 hours ahead of Sydney for 358 days of 2026, and 3 hours ahead of for the other 7 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
AET to NZT conversion table
Local time in Sydney and the matching time in New Zealand on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Sydney (AET) | New Zealand on 15 January | New Zealand on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 09:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Best meeting times between Sydney and New Zealand
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 AET = 11:00-17:00 NZT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 AET = 11:00-17:00 NZT.
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Daylight saving between AET and NZT
- Sydney moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 4 October in 2026.
- New Zealand moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 27 September in 2026.
- The gap is 2 hours for 358 days and 3 hours for 7 days of 2026.
About the two zones
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM AET in NZT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Sydney is 11:00 in New Zealand. On 15 July it is 11:00.
What is the time difference between Sydney and New Zealand?
New Zealand is 2 hours ahead of Sydney for 358 days of 2026, and 3 hours ahead of for the other 7 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between AET and NZT 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 Sydney and New Zealand?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 AET = 11:00-17:00 NZT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-15:00 AET = 11:00-17:00 NZT.
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