NZST to ICT Converter
ICT is 6 hours behind NZDT. 9:00 AM NZDT = 3:00 AM ICT.
ICT is 6 hours behind NZDT at the moment. To convert NZST to ICT, subtract 6 hours from the NZST time: 9:00 AM NZDT = 3:00 AM ICT.
NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand. ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos.
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.
NZST to ICT time conversion table
NZST to ICT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| NZST | ICT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM NZDT | 6:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM NZDT | 7:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM NZDT | 8:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM NZDT | 9:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM NZDT | 10:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM NZDT | 11:00 PM ICT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM NZDT | 12:00 AM ICT | night |
| 7:00 AM NZDT | 1:00 AM ICT | night |
| 8:00 AM NZDT | 2:00 AM ICT | night |
| 9:00 AM NZDT | 3:00 AM ICT | night |
| 10:00 AM NZDT | 4:00 AM ICT | night |
| 11:00 AM NZDT | 5:00 AM ICT | night |
| 12:00 PM NZDT | 6:00 AM ICT | — |
| 1:00 PM NZDT | 7:00 AM ICT | — |
| 2:00 PM NZDT | 8:00 AM ICT | — |
| 3:00 PM NZDT | 9:00 AM ICT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM NZDT | 10:00 AM ICT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM NZDT | 11:00 AM ICT | — |
| 6:00 PM NZDT | 12:00 PM ICT | — |
| 7:00 PM NZDT | 1:00 PM ICT | — |
| 8:00 PM NZDT | 2:00 PM ICT | — |
| 9:00 PM NZDT | 3:00 PM ICT | — |
| 10:00 PM NZDT | 4:00 PM ICT | — |
| 11:00 PM NZDT | 5:00 PM ICT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert NZST to ICT
Subtract 6 hours from the NZST time to get ICT.
Example: 9:00 AM NZDT = 3:00 AM ICT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM NZDT = 7:00 PM ICT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between NZST and ICT
The time difference between NZST and ICT 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 – 4 Apr 2026: ICT is 6 hours behind of NZST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: ICT is 5 hours behind of NZST.
- 27 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: ICT is 6 hours behind of NZST.
NZST and ICT during daylight saving time
- 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).
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
Best time for a meeting between NZST and ICT
NZST and ICT share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM ICT, inside working hours for both.
NZST to ICT FAQ
What is the time difference between NZST and ICT?
Right now ICT is 6 hours behind NZDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM NZST in ICT?
9:00 AM NZDT is 3:00 AM ICT.
What is 12 PM (noon) NZST in ICT?
12:00 PM NZDT is 6:00 AM ICT.
Is ICT ahead of or behind NZST?
ICT is 6 hours behind NZDT, so it is earlier in ICT than in NZST.
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.
Does ICT change for daylight saving time?
No. ICT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and ICT?
NZST and ICT share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT lands between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM ICT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.