CST-CN to NZST Converter
NZST is 4 hours ahead of CST-CN
CST-CN to NZST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in NZST
| CST-CN | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1d |
Converting China Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time
China Standard Time (CST-CN) and New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) are separated by a 4 hours time difference. NZST is 4 hours ahead of CST-CN. CST-CN is UTC+8, used in China, while NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand.
When converting from CST-CN to NZST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CST-CN equals 1:00 PM NZST, 12:00 PM noon CST-CN equals 4:00 PM NZST, and 5:00 PM CST-CN equals 9:00 PM NZST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across CST-CN and NZST
For professionals scheduling meetings between CST-CN and NZST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 4 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
CST-CN does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round. NZST observes DST, switching to NZDT (UTC+13). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.