NZST to CET Converter
CET is 11 hours behind NZST
NZST to CET Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CET
| NZST | CET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Converting New Zealand Standard Time to Central European Time
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) and Central European Time (CET) are separated by a 11 hours time difference. CET is 11 hours behind NZST. NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand, while CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy.
When converting from NZST to CET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM NZST equals 10:00 PM CET, 12:00 PM noon NZST equals 1:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM NZST equals 6:00 AM CET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across NZST and CET
For professionals scheduling meetings between NZST and CET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 11 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
NZST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to NZDT (UTC+13) during summer months. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). 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.