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AKST to NZST Converter

NZDT is 22 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 AM NZDT (next day).

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Alaska Standard Time
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NZST
New Zealand Standard Time
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NZDT is 22 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to NZST, add 22 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 AM NZDT (next day).

AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). NZST (New Zealand Time) is used in New Zealand.

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is not in force right now: New Zealand is currently on NZDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say NZDT.

AKST to NZST time conversion table

AKST to NZST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

AKSTNZSTDay
12:00 AM AKST10:00 PM NZDTnight
1:00 AM AKST11:00 PM NZDTnight
2:00 AM AKST12:00 AM NZDTnext day
3:00 AM AKST1:00 AM NZDTnext day
4:00 AM AKST2:00 AM NZDTnext day
5:00 AM AKST3:00 AM NZDTnext day
6:00 AM AKST4:00 AM NZDTnext day
7:00 AM AKST5:00 AM NZDTnext day
8:00 AM AKST6:00 AM NZDTnext day
9:00 AM AKST7:00 AM NZDTnext day
10:00 AM AKST8:00 AM NZDTnext day
11:00 AM AKST9:00 AM NZDTwork hours
12:00 PM AKST10:00 AM NZDTwork hours
1:00 PM AKST11:00 AM NZDTwork hours
2:00 PM AKST12:00 PM NZDTwork hours
3:00 PM AKST1:00 PM NZDTwork hours
4:00 PM AKST2:00 PM NZDTwork hours
5:00 PM AKST3:00 PM NZDTnext day
6:00 PM AKST4:00 PM NZDTnext day
7:00 PM AKST5:00 PM NZDTnext day
8:00 PM AKST6:00 PM NZDTnext day
9:00 PM AKST7:00 PM NZDTnext day
10:00 PM AKST8:00 PM NZDTnext day
11:00 PM AKST9:00 PM NZDTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert AKST to NZST

Add 22 hours to the AKST time to get NZST.

Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 AM NZDT (next day).

Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 8:00 PM NZDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between AKST and NZST

The time difference between AKST and NZST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: NZST is 21 hours ahead of AKST.
  • 4 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026: NZST is 20 hours ahead of AKST.
  • 26 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: NZST is 21 hours ahead of AKST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST.

AKST and NZST during daylight saving time

  • AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
  • NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from NZDT (UTC+13) to NZST (UTC+12).

Best time for a meeting between AKST and NZST

AKST and NZST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 9:00 AM AKST, which is 7:00 AM NZDT.

Plan a meeting across more time zones.

AKST to NZST FAQ

What is the time difference between AKST and NZST?

Right now NZDT is 22 hours ahead of AKST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM AKST in NZST?

9:00 AM AKST is 7:00 AM NZDT (next day).

What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in NZST?

12:00 PM AKST is 10:00 AM NZDT (next day).

Is NZST ahead of or behind AKST?

NZDT is 22 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in NZST than in AKST.

Does AKST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AKST to AKDT.

Does NZST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. NZST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from NZDT to NZST.

What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and NZST?

AKST and NZST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 9:00 AM AKST, which is 7:00 AM NZDT.

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.