JST to NZST Converter
NZST is 3 hours ahead of JST
JST to NZST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in NZST
| JST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
Converting Japan Standard Time to New Zealand Standard Time
Japan Standard Time (JST) and New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) are separated by a 3 hours time difference. NZST is 3 hours ahead of JST. JST is UTC+9, used in Japan, while NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand.
When converting from JST to NZST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM JST equals 12:00 PM NZST, 12:00 PM noon JST equals 3:00 PM NZST, and 5:00 PM JST equals 8:00 PM NZST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across JST and NZST
For professionals scheduling meetings between JST 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 3 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
JST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 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.