US Alaska Time to New Zealand Time
Convert times between US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00) and New Zealand Time (NZST, UTC+12:00). New Zealand Time is 21 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
UTC-9:00 / -8:00→UTC+12:00 / +13:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alaska Time | AKST / AKDT | UTC-9:00 | UTC-8:00 | United States |
| New Zealand Time | NZST / NZDT | UTC+12:00 | UTC+13:00 | New Zealand |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (AKST → NZST)
| US Alaska Time | New Zealand Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 9:00 PM NZST |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM (next day) NZST |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 6:00 AM (next day) NZST |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 9:00 AM (next day) NZST |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 12:00 PM (next day) NZST |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM (next day) NZST |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 6:00 PM (next day) NZST |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Alaska Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to AKDT (UTC-8:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- New Zealand Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to NZDT (UTC+13:00) roughly from month 9 to 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AKST to NZST?
Add 21 hours to the AKST time to get NZST. For example, 9:00 AM AKST = 6:00 AM NZST.
What is the current UTC offset for US Alaska Time?
US Alaska Time is UTC-9:00 during standard time (AKST) and UTC-8:00 during summer daylight saving time (AKDT).
Is New Zealand Time ahead or behind US Alaska Time?
New Zealand Time is 21 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AKST and NZST?
A good overlap window is around 12:00 PM AKST / 9:00 AM (next day) NZST, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
Related Timezone Conversions
US Alaska Time → US Eastern TimeAKST / ESTUS Alaska Time → US Central TimeAKST / CSTUS Alaska Time → US Mountain TimeAKST / MSTUS Alaska Time → US Pacific TimeAKST / PSTUS Alaska Time → Hawaii TimeAKST / HSTUS Alaska Time → Canada Atlantic TimeAKST / ASTUS Alaska Time → Australian Eastern TimeAKST / AESTUS Alaska Time → Australian Central TimeAKST / ACST
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