NZST to CST 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 Time (CST) is UTC−6 and observes daylight saving (CDT, UTC−5, roughly March–November). It covers Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Minneapolis.

Central Time is typically 18 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 Time

Central Time is typically 18 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 Time (CST) is typically 18 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 Time from New Zealand Time

There's no 9-to-5 overlap between New Zealand Time and Central Time, so one side always has to flex. The practical slots: 10:00 AM in New Zealand Time is 4:00 PM in Central Time. Daylight saving can shift these times by an hour at some points in the year.