NZST to CST Converter
CST is 18 hours behind NZST
NZST to CST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in CST
| NZST | CST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
Converting New Zealand Standard Time to Central Standard Time
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) and Central Standard Time (CST) are separated by a 18 hours time difference. CST is 18 hours behind NZST. NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand, while CST is UTC-6, used in United States, Canada, Mexico.
When converting from NZST to CST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM NZST equals 3:00 PM CST, 12:00 PM noon NZST equals 6:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM NZST equals 11:00 PM CST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across NZST and CST
For professionals scheduling meetings between NZST and CST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 18 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. CST observes DST, switching to CDT (UTC-5). 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.