NZDT to Anchorage
-21hNZDT
NZDTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NZDT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NZDT – New Zealand Daylight Time
UTC+13:00New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is New Zealand's summer time zone, one of the earliest offsets in the world.
- •NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
- •NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
- •New Zealand changes its clocks two to three weeks before Australia.
- •The Chatham Islands observe UTC+13:45 during their summer time.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Understanding the -21h Gap: NZDT vs Anchorage
NZDT runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts NZDT 21 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -21h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NZDT it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in NZDT is 3:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while NZDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
NZDT to Anchorage time conversion table
| NZDT (NZDT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert NZDT to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from NZDT to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in NZDT lands at 1:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -21h gap: NZDT and Anchorage 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 Anchorage is 12:00 PM in NZDT.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in NZDT is 11:00 PM in Anchorage makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NZDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -21h gap is not.
- With a -21h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week NZDT takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is the summer time zone for New Zealand, one hour ahead of New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12:00). It runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April, so New Zealand shifts a week or two earlier in spring than Australia. At UTC+13:00, NZDT is among the earliest offsets in the world — only Samoa, Tonga and parts of Kiribati run further ahead at certain times of year. Auckland and Wellington are 13 hours ahead of UTC during NZDT, 12 hours ahead of Sydney, and 18 hours ahead of New York. The Chatham Islands, 45 minutes further east, move to UTC+13:45.
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 NZDT and Anchorage
With a -21h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 12:00 PM in NZDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
NZDT and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -21h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
NZDT is 21 hours behind Anchorage (NZDT UTC+13:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). 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
NZDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between NZDT and Anchorage?
NZDT (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 21 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -21h.
How do I convert NZDT time to Anchorage time?
Add -21h to NZDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NZDT is 12:00 PM in Anchorage (previous day).
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -21h offset from NZDT.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from NZDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -21h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in NZDT, which is 4:00 PM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, NZDT or Anchorage?
NZDT is 21 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in NZDT it is 3:00 PM in Anchorage.
Do NZDT and Anchorage use different time zones?
NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Auckland and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the NZDT–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and NZDT is not, so the -21h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share NZDT's time zone?
NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
Which countries use NZDT, NZDT's zone?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Is there a day difference between NZDT and Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -21h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in NZDT already falls on the previous day in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between NZDT and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -21h from NZDT.
What timezone is NZDT in?
NZDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
Which countries use NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Does NZDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NZDT switches to NZDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NZDT?
NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
Which cities are in the AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in NZDT, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NZDT (NZDT), it is -21h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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