Time difference between New Zealand and Australia: 2 hours
New Zealand is 2 hours ahead of Australia
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| New Zealand — Time zone | Australia — Time zone | Difference vs Australia |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Eastern Time (Sydney) | +2 hours |
| New Zealand | Western Time (Perth) | +4 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
New Zealand 11:00–18:00 = Australia 09:00–16:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| New Zealand | Australia |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 22:00 |
| 01:00 | 23:00 |
| 02:00 | 00:00 |
| 03:00 | 01:00 |
| 04:00 | 02:00 |
| 05:00 | 03:00 |
| 06:00 | 04:00 |
| 07:00 | 05:00 |
| 08:00 | 06:00 |
| 09:00 | 07:00 |
| 10:00 | 08:00 |
| 11:00 | 09:00 |
| 12:00 | 10:00 |
| 13:00 | 11:00 |
| 14:00 | 12:00 |
| 15:00 | 13:00 |
| 16:00 | 14:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:00 |
| 18:00 | 16:00 |
| 19:00 | 17:00 |
| 20:00 | 18:00 |
| 21:00 | 19:00 |
| 22:00 | 20:00 |
| 23:00 | 21:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between New Zealand and Australia?
New Zealand is 2 hours ahead of Australia. When it is 12:00 noon in New Zealand, it is 10:00 in Australia.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
New Zealand 11:00–18:00 = Australia 09:00–16:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
How many time zones does Australia have?
This page covers 2 time zones in Australia, using Eastern Time (Sydney) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.