IST to NZST Converter
NZDT is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 PM NZDT.
NZDT is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST at the moment. To convert IST to NZST, add 7 hours 30 minutes to the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 PM NZDT.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time. NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is not in force right now: New Zealand is currently on NZDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say NZDT.
IST to NZST time conversion table
IST to NZST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | NZST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 7:30 AM NZDT | — |
| 1:00 AM IST | 8:30 AM NZDT | — |
| 2:00 AM IST | 9:30 AM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 AM IST | 10:30 AM NZDT | — |
| 4:00 AM IST | 11:30 AM NZDT | — |
| 5:00 AM IST | 12:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 6:00 AM IST | 1:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 7:00 AM IST | 2:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 8:00 AM IST | 3:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 9:00 AM IST | 4:30 PM NZDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM IST | 5:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 11:00 AM IST | 6:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 12:00 PM IST | 7:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 1:00 PM IST | 8:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 2:00 PM IST | 9:30 PM NZDT | — |
| 3:00 PM IST | 10:30 PM NZDT | night |
| 4:00 PM IST | 11:30 PM NZDT | night |
| 5:00 PM IST | 12:30 AM NZDT | next day |
| 6:00 PM IST | 1:30 AM NZDT | next day |
| 7:00 PM IST | 2:30 AM NZDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM IST | 3:30 AM NZDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM IST | 4:30 AM NZDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM IST | 5:30 AM NZDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM IST | 6:30 AM NZDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert IST to NZST
Add 7 hours 30 minutes to the IST time to get NZST.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 PM NZDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM IST = 5:30 AM NZDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and NZST
The time difference between IST and NZST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026: NZST is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
- 26 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: NZST is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
IST and NZST during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).
Best time for a meeting between IST and NZST
IST and NZST share 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM IST lands between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
IST to NZST FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and NZST?
Right now NZDT is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM IST in NZST?
9:00 AM IST is 4:30 PM NZDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in NZST?
12:00 PM IST is 7:30 PM NZDT.
Is NZST ahead of or behind IST?
NZDT is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST, so it is later in NZST than in IST.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does NZST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and NZST?
IST and NZST share 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM IST lands between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.