Time in new zealand vs south africa
New Zealand and South Africa are both located in the Southern Hemisphere, but they are in different time zones. Here's a comparison of the time in New Zealand and South Africa:
New Zealand:
- New Zealand is in the New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) zone, which is UTC+12 hours during standard time and UTC+13 hours during daylight saving time (DST).
- The country observes DST from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
- The time in New Zealand varies depending on the region:
- Auckland, Wellington, and most of the North Island are in the NZST zone.
- The South Island is in the New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) zone, which is UTC+13 hours during DST.
South Africa:
- South Africa is in the South African Standard Time (SAST) zone, which is UTC+2 hours.
- The country does not observe DST, except for the Western Cape province, which observes DST from the first Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
Comparison:
- When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New Zealand, it's 6:00 AM in South Africa.
- When it's 6:00 PM in New Zealand, it's 2:00 PM in South Africa.
- During DST in New Zealand, when it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New Zealand, it's 5:00 AM in South Africa.
Keep in mind that these times are approximate and may vary depending on the specific location within each country.