NZST to CET converter

New Zealand Time (NZST) is UTC+12 and observes daylight saving (NZDT, UTC+13, roughly September–April). It covers Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1 and observes summer time (CEST, UTC+2, roughly March–October). It covers Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam.

Central European Time is typically 11 hours behind New Zealand Time, though daylight saving can shift the difference by an hour at some times of year.

Time difference between New Zealand Time and Central European Time

Central European Time is typically 11 hours behind New Zealand Time, though daylight saving can shift the difference by an hour at some times of year. Put the other way around: central European Time (CET) is typically 11 hours behind New Zealand Time (NZST). The table above shows the difference hour by hour using today's actual offsets.

Best time to call Central European Time from New Zealand Time

There's no 9-to-5 overlap between New Zealand Time and Central European Time, so one side always has to flex. The practical slots: 9:00 PM in New Zealand Time is 10:00 AM in Central European Time. Daylight saving can shift these times by an hour at some points in the year.