Offset
The time difference between Newfoundland Time and Alaska Time is 5.5 hours.
Newfoundland Time (NDT) is ahead of Alaska Time (AKDT).
NDT: UTC-2:30
AKDT: UTC-8
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Newfoundland Time (9 AM–11 AM in Alaska Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Newfoundland Time (10:30 AM Alaska Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Canada
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Victoria DayMon, May 18
- Canada DayWed, Jul 1
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
- ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Newfoundland Time is also known as NST, or NDT. To call Canada, dial +1.
Alaska Time is also known as AKST, or AKDT. To call United States, dial +1.
Alaska Time is approximately 3,650 miles northwest of Newfoundland Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| NST | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:30 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:30 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:30 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:30 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:30 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:30 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Newfoundland Time and Alaska Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:06 AM
- Sunset
- 8:54 PM
- Day length
- 15h 48m
- Sunrise
- 4:32 AM
- Sunset
- 11:26 PM
- Day length
- 18h 54m
Cities in these zones
Cities in Alaska Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Alaska Time
- ANC
- MRI
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am NST in AKST?
- 9:00 am NST is 3:30 am AKST.
- What is 12:00 pm NST in AKST?
- 12:00 pm NST is 6:30 am AKST.
- What is 12:30 pm NST in AKST?
- 12:30 pm NST is 7:00 am AKST.
- What is 2:00 pm NST in AKST?
- 2:00 pm NST is 8:30 am AKST.
- What is 5:00 pm NST in AKST?
- 5:00 pm NST is 11:30 am AKST.
- What is 11:30 pm NST in AKST?
- 11:30 pm NST is 6:00 pm AKST.