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JST to NZT time converter
New Zealand is 4 hours ahead of Japan for 190 days of 2026, and 3 hours ahead of for the other 175 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
JST to NZT conversion table
Local time in Japan and the matching time in New Zealand on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Japan (JST) | New Zealand on 15 January | New Zealand on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 09:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 10:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 17:00 | 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 18:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 00:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between Japan and New Zealand
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 JST = 13:00-17:00 NZT.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 JST = 12:00-17:00 NZT.
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Daylight saving between JST and NZT
- Japan does not change its clocks in 2026.
- New Zealand moves its clocks back on 5 April and forward on 27 September in 2026.
- The gap is 4 hours for 190 days and 3 hours for 175 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Japan. Japan Standard Time is UTC+9 all year with no daylight saving.
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 JST in NZT?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Japan is 13:00 in New Zealand. On 15 July it is 12:00.
What is the time difference between Japan and New Zealand?
New Zealand is 4 hours ahead of Japan for 190 days of 2026, and 3 hours ahead of for the other 175 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between JST and NZT 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 Japan and New Zealand?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:00 JST = 13:00-17:00 NZT. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-14:00 JST = 12:00-17:00 NZT.
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