AKST to AWST Converter
AWST is 17 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 AM AWST (next day).
AWST is 17 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to AWST, add 17 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 AM AWST (next day).
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). AWST (Australian Western Time) is used in Western Australia (Perth).
AKST to AWST time conversion table
AKST to AWST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | AWST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 5:00 PM AWST | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 6:00 PM AWST | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 7:00 PM AWST | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 8:00 PM AWST | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 9:00 PM AWST | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 10:00 PM AWST | night |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 11:00 PM AWST | night |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 12:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 1:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 2:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 5:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 6:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 7:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 8:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 9:00 AM AWST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 10:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 11:00 AM AWST | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 12:00 PM AWST | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 1:00 PM AWST | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 2:00 PM AWST | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM AWST | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM AWST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to AWST
Add 17 hours to the AKST time to get AWST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 AM AWST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 3:00 PM AWST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and AWST
The time difference between AKST and AWST 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: AWST is 17 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AWST is 16 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: AWST is 17 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and AWST 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).
- AWST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and AWST
AKST and AWST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM AKST, which is 7:00 AM AWST.
AKST to AWST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and AWST?
Right now AWST is 17 hours ahead of AKST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AKST in AWST?
9:00 AM AKST is 2:00 AM AWST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in AWST?
12:00 PM AKST is 5:00 AM AWST (next day).
Is AWST ahead of or behind AKST?
AWST is 17 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in AWST 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 AWST change for daylight saving time?
No. AWST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and AWST?
AKST and AWST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM AKST, which is 7:00 AM AWST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.