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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 / -8:00UTC+12:00 / +13:00
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UTC Offset Reference

TimezoneAbbreviationStandard offsetDST offsetCountry
US Alaska TimeAKST / AKDTUTC-9:00UTC-8:00United States
New Zealand TimeNZST / NZDTUTC+12:00UTC+13:00New Zealand

* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.

Standard Time Conversion (AKSTNZST)

US Alaska TimeNew Zealand Time
12:00 AM AKST9:00 PM NZST
6:00 AM AKST3:00 AM (next day) NZST
9:00 AM AKST6:00 AM (next day) NZST
12:00 PM AKST9:00 AM (next day) NZST
3:00 PM AKST12:00 PM (next day) NZST
6:00 PM AKST3:00 PM (next day) NZST
9:00 PM AKST6:00 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.

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