New Zealand to AKST
-22hNew Zealand
NZDTSOURCEAKST
AKSTGreen 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.
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 – 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.
Everything You Need to Know About New Zealand and AKST Time
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 22 hours behind AKST — a difference of -22h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in New Zealand it is 11:00 AM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in New Zealand is 2:00 AM in AKST.New Zealand observes daylight saving time while AKST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
New Zealand to AKST time conversion table
| New Zealand (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 New Zealand to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from New Zealand to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in New Zealand 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: New Zealand 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 New Zealand.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in New Zealand is 10:00 PM in AKST 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 -22h gap is not.
- With a -22h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week New Zealand takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.
- New Zealand: 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
New Zealand and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -22h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
New Zealand 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
New Zealand
☀ 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New Zealand and AKST?
New Zealand (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 22 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -22h.
How do I convert New Zealand time to AKST time?
Add -22h to New Zealand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in New Zealand 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 New Zealand.
What is the best time to call AKST from New Zealand?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -22h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in New Zealand, which is 3:00 PM in AKST.
Which is behind, New Zealand or AKST?
New Zealand is 22 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in New Zealand it is 2:00 PM in AKST.
Do New Zealand and AKST use different time zones?
New Zealand (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 New Zealand–AKST 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 New Zealand's time zone?
NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
Which countries use NZDT, New Zealand's zone?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Is there a day difference between New Zealand and AKST?
Sometimes. The -22h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in New Zealand already falls on the previous day in AKST.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and AKST?
AKST is -22h from New Zealand.
What timezone is New Zealand in?
New Zealand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)?
NZST is used in New Zealand.
Does NZST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NZST switches to NZDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NZST?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
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 New Zealand, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in New Zealand (NZST), it is -22h later in AKST (AKST).
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