AKST to NZDT
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NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: AKST and NZDT
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. NZDT runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00. That puts AKST 22 hours ahead of NZDT — a difference of +22h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 7:00 AM in NZDT on the next day. Midnight in AKST is 10:00 PM in NZDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to NZDT time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | NZDT (NZDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to NZDT time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to NZDT: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 8:00 AM in NZDT the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +22h gap: AKST and NZDT 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 NZDT is 7:00 AM in AKST.
- Coordinating a AKST-based team with NZDT 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 AKST" 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 AKST takes the early slot, the next week NZDT does.
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).
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.
Best time to call between AKST and NZDT
With a +22h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NZDT opens at 9:00 AM NZDT, which is 7:00 AM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and NZDT have no shared working hours because of the +22h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 22 hours ahead of NZDT (AKST UTC-09:00 → NZDT UTC+13:00). 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
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
NZDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and NZDT?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 22 hours ahead of NZDT (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +22h.
How do I convert AKST time to NZDT time?
Add +22h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 7:00 AM in NZDT (next day).
What time is it in NZDT right now?
NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +22h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call NZDT from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +22h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 11:00 AM in NZDT.
Which is ahead, AKST or NZDT?
AKST is 22 hours ahead of NZDT. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 10:00 AM in NZDT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–NZDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +22h offset between AKST and NZDT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and NZDT?
Sometimes. The +22h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in NZDT.
What is the time difference between AKST and NZDT?
NZDT is +22h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NZDT in?
NZDT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the NZDT timezone?
Major cities in the NZDT timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZDT?
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is at UTC+13:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZDT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in NZDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +22h later in NZDT (NZDT).
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