AKST to AEST Converter
AEDT is 20 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 5:00 AM AEDT (next day).
AEDT is 20 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to AEST, add 20 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 5:00 AM AEDT (next day).
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AKST to AEST time conversion table
AKST to AEST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | AEST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 8:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 9:00 PM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 10:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 11:00 PM AEDT | night |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 12:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 1:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 2:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 6:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 7:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 8:00 AM AEDT | next day |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 9:00 AM AEDT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 10:00 AM AEDT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 11:00 AM AEDT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 12:00 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 1:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 2:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 6:00 PM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to AEST
Add 20 hours to the AKST time to get AEST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 5:00 AM AEDT (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 6:00 PM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and AEST
The time difference between AKST and AEST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: AEST is 20 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 3 Apr 2026: AEST is 19 hours ahead of AKST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: AEST is 18 hours ahead of AKST.
- 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AEST is 19 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: AEST is 20 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and AEST during daylight saving time
- AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
Best time for a meeting between AKST and AEST
AKST and AEST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 11:00 AM AKST, which is 7:00 AM AEDT.
AKST to AEST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and AEST?
Right now AEDT is 20 hours ahead of AKST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AKST in AEST?
9:00 AM AKST is 5:00 AM AEDT (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in AEST?
12:00 PM AKST is 8:00 AM AEDT (next day).
Is AEST ahead of or behind AKST?
AEDT is 20 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in AEST than in AKST.
Does AKST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AKST to AKDT.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and AEST?
AKST and AEST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 11:00 AM AKST, which is 7:00 AM AEDT.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.