AKST to NZST Time Converter
NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST right now. 9:00 AM in AKST is 7:00 AM in NZST (next day).
Time now: AKST and NZST
NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 20 hours at some times of the year and 22 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AKST to NZST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AKST | NZST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between AKST and NZST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM AKST = 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM NZST
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between AKST and NZST change?
Yes. Right now NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 21 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 22 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 20 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 21 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 21 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 20 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 21 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 7:00 AM (next day) to 4:00 PM (next day) in NZST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 11:00 AM (previous day) to 8:00 PM (previous day) in AKST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AKST and NZST?
NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 20 hours at some times of the year and 22 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AKST to NZST?
Add 22 hours to the AKST time to get the NZST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AKST is 7:00 AM in NZST (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in NZST?
It is 12:12 PM in NZST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:12 PM in AKST.
Does the time difference between AKST and NZST change during the year?
Yes. Right now NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 21 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 22 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. NZST is 20 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 21 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. NZST is 21 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 20 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. NZST is 22 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 21 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and NZST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM AKST = 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM NZST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.