World Timezones

NZST to LHST Converter

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New Zealand Time4:36 pmFri, Jun 5
New Zealand TimeNZST
Oceania · UTC+12
4:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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Lord Howe TimeLHST
Oceania · UTC+10:30
3:06 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between New Zealand Time and Lord Howe Time is 1.5 hours.

1.5 hours

New Zealand Time (NZST) is ahead of Lord Howe Time (LHST).

NZST: UTC+12

LHST: UTC+10:30

Neither New Zealand Time nor Lord Howe Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in New Zealand Time (9 AM–3 PM in Lord Howe Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM New Zealand Time (12:30 PM Lord Howe 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.

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

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

About these zones

New Zealand Time is also known as NZST, or NZDT. To call New Zealand, dial +64.

Lord Howe Time is also known as LHST, or LHDT. To call Australia, dial +61.

Lord Howe Time is approximately 975 miles west of New Zealand Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

NZSTLHSTDay
12:00 am10:30 pm-1 day
1:00 am11:30 pm-1 day
2:00 am12:30 amSame day
3:00 am1:30 amSame day
4:00 am2:30 amSame day
5:00 am3:30 amSame day
6:00 am4:30 amSame day
7:00 am5:30 amSame day
8:00 am6:30 amSame day
9:00 am7:30 amSame day
10:00 am8:30 amSame day
11:00 am9:30 amSame day
12:00 pm10:30 amSame day
1:00 pm11:30 amSame day
2:00 pm12:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm1:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm2:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
10:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
11:00 pm9:30 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.

New Zealand Time: next transition on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Lord Howe Time: next transition on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between New Zealand Time and Lord Howe 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

New Zealand Time
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Sunset
5:13 PM
Day length
9h 45m
Lord Howe Time
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
4:59 PM
Day length
10h 11m

Daylight overlap: 8h 55m — 8:17 AM–5:13 PM in New Zealand Time (6:47 AM–3:43 PM in Lord Howe Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in New Zealand Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in New Zealand Time

  • AKL
  • CHC
  • WLG

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am NZST in LHST?
9:00 am NZST is 7:30 am LHST.
What is 12:00 pm NZST in LHST?
12:00 pm NZST is 10:30 am LHST.
What is 12:30 pm NZST in LHST?
12:30 pm NZST is 11:00 am LHST.
What is 2:00 pm NZST in LHST?
2:00 pm NZST is 12:30 pm LHST.
What is 5:00 pm NZST in LHST?
5:00 pm NZST is 3:30 pm LHST.
What is 11:30 pm NZST in LHST?
11:30 pm NZST is 10:00 pm LHST.