NZST to IST Time Converter
Compare NZST and IST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Auckland and India.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| NZST (Auckland) | IST (India) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 04:30 PM(Thu, Oct 1) |
| 01:00 AM | 05:30 PM(Thu, Oct 1) |
| 02:00 AM | 06:30 PM(Thu, Oct 1) |
| 03:00 AM | 07:30 PM(Thu, Oct 1) |
| 04:00 AM | 08:30 PM(Thu, Oct 1) |
| 05:00 AM | 09:30 PM(Thu, Oct 1) |
| 06:00 AM | 10:30 PM(Thu, Oct 1) |
| 07:00 AM | 11:30 PM(Thu, Oct 1) |
| 08:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 01:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 02:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 03:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 04:30 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 05:30 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 06:30 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 07:30 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 08:30 AM |
| 05:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| 06:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 07:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 08:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 01:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 02:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 03:30 PM |
Daylight saving time
Auckland observes daylight saving time; India does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Auckland starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Auckland and India do not overlap. Use an early or late slot on one side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between NZST and IST?+
IST (UTC+05:30) is currently 7 hours 30 minutes behind NZST (UTC+13:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does NZST or IST observe daylight saving time?+
Auckland observes daylight saving time; India does not, so the gap changes when Auckland springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Auckland and India?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Auckland and India do not overlap. Pick an early or late slot for one side, or use the 24-hour table above to find a time that works.
How do I quickly convert NZST to IST?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the NZST row to see the matching IST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.