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NZST to JST Converter

JST is 4 hours behind NZDT. 9:00 AM NZDT = 5:00 AM JST.

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New Zealand Standard Time
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Japan Standard Time
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JST is 4 hours behind NZDT at the moment. To convert NZST to JST, subtract 4 hours from the NZST time: 9:00 AM NZDT = 5:00 AM JST.

NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.

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 JST time conversion table

NZST to JST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

12 AM – 7 AM NZST
NZSTJST
12:00 AM8:00 PM−1
1:00 AM9:00 PM−1
2:00 AM10:00 PM−1
3:00 AM11:00 PM−1
4:00 AM12:00 AM
5:00 AM1:00 AM
6:00 AM2:00 AM
7:00 AM3:00 AM
8 AM – 3 PM NZST
NZSTJST
8:00 AM4:00 AM
9:00 AM5:00 AM
10:00 AM6:00 AM
11:00 AM7:00 AM
12:00 PM8:00 AM
1:00 PM9:00 AM
2:00 PM10:00 AM
3:00 PM11:00 AM
4 PM – 11 PM NZST
NZSTJST
4:00 PM12:00 PM
5:00 PM1:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 PM
7:00 PM3:00 PM
8:00 PM4:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 PM
10:00 PM6:00 PM
11:00 PM7:00 PM

Conversion table from NZST to JST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in JST, −1 the previous day.

  • ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert NZST to JST

Subtract 4 hours from the NZST time to get JST.

Example: 9:00 AM NZDT = 5:00 AM JST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM NZDT = 9:00 PM JST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between NZST and JST

The time difference between NZST and JST 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: JST is 4 hours behind of NZST.
  • 5 Apr 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: JST is 3 hours behind of NZST.
  • 27 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: JST is 4 hours behind of NZST.

NZST and JST 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).
  • JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.

Best time for a meeting between NZST and JST

NZST and JST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT lands between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.

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NZST to JST FAQ

What is the time difference between NZST and JST?

Right now JST is 4 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 JST?

9:00 AM NZDT is 5:00 AM JST.

What is 12 PM (noon) NZST in JST?

12:00 PM NZDT is 8:00 AM JST.

Is JST ahead of or behind NZST?

JST is 4 hours behind NZDT, so it is earlier in JST 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 JST change for daylight saving time?

No. JST 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 JST?

NZST and JST share 4 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM NZDT lands between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM JST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.