New Zealand to China time converter

China is 5 hours behind New Zealand. When it is 9:00 AM in New Zealand, it is 4:00 AM in China.

New Zealand NZDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

China CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New Zealand
Wellington
Thu, Oct 22
NZDTUTC+13
China
Beijing
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Zealand to China conversion table

Every hour of today in New Zealand and the matching time in China. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New ZealandChina
12:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New Zealand (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in China).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Zealand and China switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -4h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -5h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Zealand and China?

China is 5 hours behind New Zealand.

What time is it in China when it is 9 AM in New Zealand?

When it is 9:00 AM in New Zealand, it is 4:00 AM in China.

When is the best time to call China from New Zealand?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New Zealand (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in China).

Does the time difference between New Zealand and China change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.