Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Auckland to AKST

-22h

Auckland

NZDTSOURCE

New Zealand · UTC+13:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AKST

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH02

MM00

(previous day)14:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Auckland

AKST

12:00 AM

3:00 AM-1

2:00 AM

5:00 AM-1

4:00 AM

7:00 AM-1

6:00 AM

9:00 AM-1

8:00 AM

11:00 AM-1

10:00 AM

1:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

3:00 PM-1

2:00 PM

5:00 PM-1

4:00 PM

7:00 PM-1

6:00 PM

9:00 PM-1

8:00 PM

11:00 PM-1

10:00 PM

1:00 AM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

NZDT and AKST on the World Map

The map below highlights the NZDT (New Zealand Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

NZDT Zone

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AKST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

NZST – New Zealand Standard Time

UTC+12:00

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in NZST

New Zealand

Major Cities in NZST

AucklandWellingtonChristchurchHamiltonDunedin

Key Facts about NZST

•New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day.
•NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
•New Zealand observes DST from September to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to NZDT

Learn more about NZST on Wikipedia

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key Facts about AKST

•Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
•Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

About Auckland

Wikipedia

Auckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.

Population:1.7 million

Metro:1.7 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST

Currency:NZD (NZ$)

Stock Exchange:NZX (New Zealand Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Sky TowerAuckland Harbour BridgeAuckland War Memorial MuseumWaiheke IslandRangitoto Island

Did You Know?

Auckland is the first major city to see the sunrise each day (along with cities further east).

Learn more about NZDT timezone →

Time Conversion Guide: Auckland to AKST

Auckland runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, currently observing daylight saving time. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Auckland 22 hours behind AKST — a difference of -22h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Auckland it is 11:00 AM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Auckland is 2:00 AM in AKST.Auckland observes daylight saving time while AKST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Auckland to AKST time conversion table

Auckland (NZDT)	AKST (AKST)	Day
12:00 AM	2:00 AM	previous day
6:00 AM	8:00 AM	previous day
7:00 AM	9:00 AM	previous day
8:00 AM	10:00 AM	previous day
9:00 AM	11:00 AM	previous day
12:00 PM	2:00 PM	previous day
3:00 PM	5:00 PM	previous day
5:00 PM	7:00 PM	previous day
6:00 PM	8:00 PM	previous day
9:00 PM	11:00 PM	previous day

Why people convert Auckland to AKST time

Scheduling a call from Auckland to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Auckland lands at 12:00 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -22h gap: Auckland and AKST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in AKST is 11:00 AM in Auckland.
Coordinating a Auckland-based team with AKST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NZDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -22h gap is not.
With a -22h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Auckland takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.
Auckland: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -22h gap.

About NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the standard time zone for New Zealand and its dependencies. New Zealand is among the first countries to see a new calendar day. During summer (September to April), clocks advance to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00).

About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

Best time to call between Auckland and AKST

With a -22h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 11:00 AM in Auckland, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Auckland and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -22h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Auckland is 22 hours behind AKST (NZDT UTC+13:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Auckland

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00

Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027

AKST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Auckland and AKST?

Auckland (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 22 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -22h.

How do I convert Auckland time to AKST time?

Add -22h to Auckland local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Auckland is 11:00 AM in AKST (previous day).

What time is it in AKST right now?

AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -22h offset from Auckland.

What is the best time to call AKST from Auckland?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -22h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Auckland, which is 3:00 PM in AKST.

Which is behind, Auckland or AKST?

Auckland is 22 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Auckland it is 2:00 PM in AKST.

Do Auckland and AKST use different time zones?

Auckland (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Auckland and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Auckland–AKST difference?

Yes at the moment: Auckland is on daylight saving time and AKST is not, so the -22h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Auckland's time zone?

NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.

Which countries use NZDT, Auckland's zone?

NZDT is used in New Zealand.

Is there a day difference between Auckland and AKST?

Sometimes. The -22h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Auckland already falls on the previous day in AKST.

What is the time difference between Auckland and AKST?

AKST is -22h from Auckland.

What timezone is Auckland in?

Auckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.