NZST to AKST Converter
AKST is 21 hours behind NZST
NZST to AKST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AKST
| NZST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Converting New Zealand Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) and Alaska Standard Time (AKST) are separated by a 21 hours time difference. AKST is 21 hours behind NZST. NZST is UTC+12, used in New Zealand, while AKST is UTC-9, used in United States.
When converting from NZST to AKST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM NZST equals 12:00 PM AKST, 12:00 PM noon NZST equals 3:00 PM AKST, and 5:00 PM NZST equals 8:00 PM AKST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across NZST and AKST
For professionals scheduling meetings between NZST and AKST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 21 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
NZST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to NZDT (UTC+13) during summer months. AKST observes DST, switching to AKDT (UTC-8). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.