Offset
The time difference between Australian Central Time and New Zealand Time is 2.5 hours.
Australian Central Time (ACST) is behind New Zealand Time (NZST).
ACST: UTC+9:30
NZST: UTC+12
Neither Australian Central Time nor New Zealand Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Australian Central Time (11 AM–5 PM in New Zealand Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Australian Central Time (2:30 PM New Zealand Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Australia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Australia DayMon, Jan 26
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28
New Zealand
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Australian Central Time is also known as ACST, or ACDT. To call Australia, dial +61.
New Zealand Time is also known as NZST, or NZDT. To call New Zealand, dial +64.
New Zealand Time is approximately 2,000 miles east of Australian Central Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| ACST | NZST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:30 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:30 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Australian Central Time: next transition on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
New Zealand Time: next transition on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Australian Central Time and New Zealand Time differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:18 AM
- Sunset
- 5:12 PM
- Day length
- 9h 55m
- Sunrise
- 7:28 AM
- Sunset
- 5:13 PM
- Day length
- 9h 45m
Daylight overlap: 7h 25m — 7:18 AM–2:43 PM in Australian Central Time (9:48 AM–5:13 PM in New Zealand Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Australian Central Time
Cities in New Zealand Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Australian Central Time
- ADL
Airports in New Zealand Time
- AKL
- CHC
- WLG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am ACST in NZST?
- 9:00 am ACST is 11:30 am NZST.
- What is 12:00 pm ACST in NZST?
- 12:00 pm ACST is 2:30 pm NZST.
- What is 12:30 pm ACST in NZST?
- 12:30 pm ACST is 3:00 pm NZST.
- What is 2:00 pm ACST in NZST?
- 2:00 pm ACST is 4:30 pm NZST.
- What is 5:00 pm ACST in NZST?
- 5:00 pm ACST is 7:30 pm NZST.
- What is 11:30 pm ACST in NZST?
- 11:30 pm ACST is 2:00 am NZST, the next day.