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NZST to AKST Converter

AKST is 22 hours behind NZDT. 9:00 AM NZDT = 11:00 AM AKST (previous day).

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New Zealand Standard Time
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Alaska Standard Time
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AKST is 22 hours behind NZDT at the moment. To convert NZST to AKST, subtract 22 hours from the NZST time: 9:00 AM NZDT = 11:00 AM AKST (previous day).

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

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.

NZST to AKST time conversion table

NZST to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

NZSTAKSTDay
12:00 AM NZDT2:00 AM AKSTprevious day
1:00 AM NZDT3:00 AM AKSTprevious day
2:00 AM NZDT4:00 AM AKSTprevious day
3:00 AM NZDT5:00 AM AKSTprevious day
4:00 AM NZDT6:00 AM AKSTprevious day
5:00 AM NZDT7:00 AM AKSTprevious day
6:00 AM NZDT8:00 AM AKSTprevious day
7:00 AM NZDT9:00 AM AKSTprevious day
8:00 AM NZDT10:00 AM AKSTprevious day
9:00 AM NZDT11:00 AM AKSTwork hours
10:00 AM NZDT12:00 PM AKSTwork hours
11:00 AM NZDT1:00 PM AKSTwork hours
12:00 PM NZDT2:00 PM AKSTwork hours
1:00 PM NZDT3:00 PM AKSTwork hours
2:00 PM NZDT4:00 PM AKSTwork hours
3:00 PM NZDT5:00 PM AKSTprevious day
4:00 PM NZDT6:00 PM AKSTprevious day
5:00 PM NZDT7:00 PM AKSTprevious day
6:00 PM NZDT8:00 PM AKSTprevious day
7:00 PM NZDT9:00 PM AKSTprevious day
8:00 PM NZDT10:00 PM AKSTprevious day
9:00 PM NZDT11:00 PM AKSTprevious day
10:00 PM NZDT12:00 AM AKSTnight
11:00 PM NZDT1:00 AM AKSTnight
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert NZST to AKST

Subtract 22 hours from the NZST time to get AKST.

Example: 9:00 AM NZDT = 11:00 AM AKST (previous day).

Across midnight: 9:00 PM NZDT = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between NZST and AKST

The time difference between NZST and AKST 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:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 8 Mar 2026: AKST is 22 hours behind of NZST.
  • 9 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: AKST is 21 hours behind of NZST.
  • 5 Apr 2026 – 26 Sep 2026: AKST is 20 hours behind of NZST.
  • 27 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 21 hours behind of NZST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 22 hours behind of NZST.

NZST and AKST during daylight saving time

  • 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).
  • 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).

Best time for a meeting between NZST and AKST

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

Plan a meeting across more time zones.

NZST to AKST FAQ

What is the time difference between NZST and AKST?

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

What is 9 AM NZST in AKST?

9:00 AM NZDT is 11:00 AM AKST (previous day).

What is 12 PM (noon) NZST in AKST?

12:00 PM NZDT is 2:00 PM AKST (previous day).

Is AKST ahead of or behind NZST?

AKST is 22 hours behind NZDT, so it is earlier in AKST than in NZST.

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.

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.

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

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

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.