NZST to MST Converter
MST is 20 hours behind NZDT. 9:00 AM NZDT = 1:00 PM MST (previous day).
MST is 20 hours behind NZDT at the moment. To convert NZST to MST, subtract 20 hours from the NZST time: 9:00 AM NZDT = 1:00 PM MST (previous day).
NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand. MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT. 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 MST time conversion table
NZST to MST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| NZST | MST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 |
| NZST | MST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| NZST | MST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
Conversion table from NZST to MST 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 MST, −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 MST
Subtract 20 hours from the NZST time to get MST.
Example: 9:00 AM NZDT = 1:00 PM MST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM NZDT = 5:00 AM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between NZST and MST
The time difference between NZST and MST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: MST is 20 hours behind of NZST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: MST is 19 hours behind of NZST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: MST is 18 hours behind of NZST.
- 27 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: MST is 19 hours behind of NZST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: MST is 20 hours behind of NZST.
NZST and MST 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).
- MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
Best time for a meeting between NZST and MST
NZST and MST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM NZDT, which is 11:00 AM MST.
NZST to MST FAQ
What is the time difference between NZST and MST?
Right now MST is 20 hours behind NZDT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM NZST in MST?
9:00 AM NZDT is 1:00 PM MST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) NZST in MST?
12:00 PM NZDT is 4:00 PM MST (previous day).
Is MST ahead of or behind NZST?
MST is 20 hours behind NZDT, so it is earlier in MST 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 MST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and MST?
NZST and MST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM NZDT, which is 11:00 AM MST.
Is MT the same as MST?
MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.