NZST to IST Converter
IST is 6 hours and 30 minutes behind NZST
NZST to IST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in IST
| NZST | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 6:30 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 7:30 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 8:30 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 9:30 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
Converting New Zealand Standard Time to India Standard Time
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) and India Standard Time (IST) are separated by a 6 hours and 30 minutes time difference. IST is 6 hours and 30 minutes behind NZST. NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand, while IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka.
When converting from NZST to IST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM NZST equals 2:30 AM IST, 12:00 PM noon NZST equals 5:30 AM IST, and 5:00 PM NZST equals 10:30 AM IST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across NZST and IST
For professionals scheduling meetings between NZST and IST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 hours and 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited. 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. IST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+5:30 year-round. 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.