Time difference between New Zealand and United States: 16 hours
New Zealand is 16 hours ahead of United States
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 | United States — Time zone | Difference vs United States |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Eastern Time (New York) | +16 hours |
| New Zealand | Central Time (Chicago) | +17 hours |
| New Zealand | Mountain Time (Denver) | +18 hours |
| New Zealand | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | +19 hours |
| New Zealand | Alaska Time | +20 hours |
| New Zealand | Hawaii Time | +22 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
New Zealand 09:00–10:00 = United States 17:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| New Zealand | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00 |
| 01:00 | 09:00 |
| 02:00 | 10:00 |
| 03:00 | 11:00 |
| 04:00 | 12:00 |
| 05:00 | 13:00 |
| 06:00 | 14:00 |
| 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 11:00 | 19:00 |
| 12:00 | 20:00 |
| 13:00 | 21:00 |
| 14:00 | 22:00 |
| 15:00 | 23:00 |
| 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 17:00 | 01:00 |
| 18:00 | 02:00 |
| 19:00 | 03:00 |
| 20:00 | 04:00 |
| 21:00 | 05:00 |
| 22:00 | 06:00 |
| 23:00 | 07:00 |
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 United States?
New Zealand is 16 hours ahead of United States. When it is 12:00 noon in New Zealand, it is 20:00 (previous day) in United States.
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 09:00–10:00 = United States 17:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
How many time zones does United States have?
This page covers 6 time zones in United States, using Eastern Time (New York) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.