🌏 Part 1: New Zealand Time Zones

1. What is New Zealand's main time zone called?

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)

Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Australian Eastern Time (AET)

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

2. How many hours ahead of GMT is New Zealand during standard time?

10 hours

12 hours

8 hours

14 hours

3. When does New Zealand change to daylight saving time?

Last Sunday in September

First Sunday in October

Last Sunday in March

First Sunday in April

4. Which islands have different time zones from mainland New Zealand? (Check all that apply)

Chatham Islands

Stewart Island

Great Barrier Island

Waiheke Island

🕐 Part 2: Time Zone Calculations

5. If it's 3:00 PM in Auckland, what time is it in London during New Zealand standard time?

Time in London: _______________

6. Complete the time zone chart for when it's 12:00 noon in Wellington:

Sydney, Australia: _______________

Tokyo, Japan: _______________

Los Angeles, USA: _______________

New York, USA: _______________

7. Sarah in Christchurch wants to call her friend in Paris at 7:00 PM Paris time. What time should she make the call in New Zealand time?

8. Explain why the Chatham Islands have a different time zone from the rest of New Zealand.

9. Why do some countries use daylight saving time? Give two reasons.

Reason 1: _________________________________________________

Reason 2: _________________________________________________

10. If you were planning a video call with family in three different countries (New Zealand, Australia, and Canada), what would you need to consider?