AKST to New Zealand
+22hAKST
AKSTSOURCENew Zealand
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 Standard 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.
NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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).
AKST to New Zealand Time Difference – Complete Guide
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. New Zealand runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts AKST 22 hours ahead of New Zealand — a difference of +22h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 7:00 AM in New Zealand on the next day. Midnight in AKST is 10:00 PM in New Zealand.New Zealand observes daylight saving time while AKST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
AKST to New Zealand time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | New Zealand (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 New Zealand time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to New Zealand: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 8:00 AM in New Zealand the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +22h gap: AKST and New Zealand 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 New Zealand is 7:00 AM in AKST.
- Watching a live event or market open: AKST viewers need 7:00 AM in New Zealand to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to AKST.
- 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 New Zealand does.
- New Zealand: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 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).
Best time to call between AKST and New Zealand
With a +22h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand (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
New Zealand
☀ 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 New Zealand?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 22 hours ahead of New Zealand (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +22h.
How do I convert AKST time to New Zealand time?
Add +22h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 7:00 AM in New Zealand (next day).
What time is it in New Zealand right now?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand.
Which is ahead, AKST or New Zealand?
AKST is 22 hours ahead of New Zealand. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 10:00 AM in New Zealand.
Do AKST and New Zealand use different time zones?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while New Zealand (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–New Zealand difference?
Yes at the moment: New Zealand 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 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 New Zealand?
Sometimes. The +22h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in New Zealand.
What is the time difference between AKST and New Zealand?
New Zealand is +22h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand 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 NZST timezone?
Major cities in the NZST timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZST?
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is at UTC+12:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZST timezone?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in New Zealand?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +22h later in New Zealand (NZST).
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