AKST (Alaska Standard Time) is UTC−9. It is the standard time of Anchorage, which switch to AKDT for daylight saving time.
Where and when AKST is used
| IANA time zone | Uses AKST | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| America/Anchorage | Outside daylight saving time | Anchorage |
AKST and AKDT
AKDT is the daylight saving version of AKST, 1 hour ahead of it. Writing AKST in summer means a time that is 1 hour off for the places that have switched.
Convert AKST to other time zones
Because AKST always means UTC−9, each row below is a fixed difference. Check the date only to know whether a place is on AKST at all.
| Zone | UTC offset | When it is 12:00 AKST |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | UTC+0 | 9:00 PM |
| GMT | UTC+0 | 9:00 PM |
| EST | UTC−5 | 4:00 PM |
| EDT | UTC−4 | 5:00 PM |
| CST | UTC−6 | 3:00 PM |
| MST | UTC−7 | 2:00 PM |
| PST | UTC−8 | 1:00 PM |
| CET | UTC+1 | 10:00 PM |
| CEST | UTC+2 | 11:00 PM |
| EET | UTC+2 | 11:00 PM |
| MSK | UTC+3 | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| GST | UTC+4 | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| IST | UTC+5:30 | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| ICT | UTC+7 | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| JST | UTC+9 | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| AEST | UTC+10 | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| AEDT | UTC+11 | 8:00 AM (next day) |
Tools for time in AKST
- Convert a time to or from AKST: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Anchorage to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in AKST and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What is AKST in UTC?
AKST is UTC−9. To get UTC, add 9 hours to AKST time.
Is it AKST or AKDT right now?
AKST is in use now in Anchorage. AKDT returns on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
What time is 12:00 AKST in UTC?
12:00 AKST is 9:00 PM UTC.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.