EST to NZST Converter
NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST
EST to NZST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in NZST
| EST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1d |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1d |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM +1d |
Converting Eastern Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST) and New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) are separated by a 17 hours time difference. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST. EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica, while NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand.
When converting from EST to NZST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EST equals 2:00 AM NZST, 12:00 PM noon EST equals 5:00 AM NZST, and 5:00 PM EST equals 10:00 AM NZST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across EST and NZST
For professionals scheduling meetings between EST and NZST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 17 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during summer months. NZST observes DST, switching to NZDT (UTC+13). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.