Time difference between South Africa and New Zealand: 10 hours
South Africa is 10 hours behind New Zealand
Best time for a call or meeting
South Africa 07:00–12:00 = New Zealand 17:00–22:00 South Africa 21:00–22:00 = New Zealand 07:00–08:00
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| South Africa | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 10:00 |
| 01:00 | 11:00 |
| 02:00 | 12:00 |
| 03:00 | 13:00 |
| 04:00 | 14:00 |
| 05:00 | 15:00 |
| 06:00 | 16:00 |
| 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 09:00 | 19:00 |
| 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 11:00 | 21:00 |
| 12:00 | 22:00 |
| 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 14:00 | 00:00 |
| 15:00 | 01:00 |
| 16:00 | 02:00 |
| 17:00 | 03:00 |
| 18:00 | 04:00 |
| 19:00 | 05:00 |
| 20:00 | 06:00 |
| 21:00 | 07:00 |
| 22:00 | 08:00 |
| 23:00 | 09:00 |
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 South Africa and New Zealand?
South Africa is 10 hours behind New Zealand. When it is 12:00 noon in South Africa, it is 22:00 in New Zealand.
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?
South Africa 07:00–12:00 = New Zealand 17:00–22:00 / South Africa 21:00–22:00 = New Zealand 07:00–08:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).