NZST to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 22 hours behind NZST right now. 9:00 AM in NZST is 11:00 AM in AKST (the day before).
Time now: NZST and AKST
AKST is 22 hours behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 22 hours at some times of the year and 20 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
NZST to AKST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| NZST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Best time to meet between NZST and AKST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM NZST = 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM AKST
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 NZST and AKST change?
Yes. Right now AKST is 22 hours behind NZST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 21 hours behind NZST from then (it was 22 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. AKST is 20 hours behind NZST from then (it was 21 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 21 hours behind NZST from then (it was 20 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 22 hours behind NZST from then (it was 21 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 11:00 AM (previous day) to 8:00 PM (previous day) in AKST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 7:00 AM (next day) to 4:00 PM (next day) in NZST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between NZST and AKST?
AKST is 22 hours behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 22 hours at some times of the year and 20 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert NZST to AKST?
Subtract 22 hours from the NZST time to get the AKST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in NZST is 11:00 AM in AKST (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in AKST?
It is 3:03 PM in AKST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:03 PM in NZST.
Does the time difference between NZST and AKST change during the year?
Yes. Right now AKST is 22 hours behind NZST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 21 hours behind NZST from then (it was 22 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. AKST is 20 hours behind NZST from then (it was 21 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 21 hours behind NZST from then (it was 20 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 22 hours behind NZST from then (it was 21 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and AKST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM NZST = 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM AKST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.