AKST to CET Converter
CET is 10 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 PM CET.
CET is 10 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to CET, add 10 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 PM CET.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
AKST to CET time conversion table
AKST to CET on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM CET | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM CET | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM CET | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM CET | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 2:00 PM CET | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 3:00 PM CET | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 4:00 PM CET | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 5:00 PM CET | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 6:00 PM CET | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 7:00 PM CET | — |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 8:00 PM CET | — |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 9:00 PM CET | — |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM CET | night |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM CET | night |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM CET | next day |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM CET | next day |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 2:00 AM CET | next day |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 3:00 AM CET | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 4:00 AM CET | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 5:00 AM CET | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 6:00 AM CET | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 7:00 AM CET | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 8:00 AM CET | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 9:00 AM CET | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to CET
Add 10 hours to the AKST time to get CET.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 7:00 PM CET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 8:00 AM CET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and CET
The time difference between AKST and CET 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: CET is 10 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: CET is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: CET is 10 hours ahead of AKST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: CET is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: CET is 10 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and CET 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).
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
Best time for a meeting between AKST and CET
AKST and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 5:00 PM CET.
AKST to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and CET?
Right now CET is 10 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 CET?
9:00 AM AKST is 7:00 PM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in CET?
12:00 PM AKST is 10:00 PM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind AKST?
CET is 10 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in CET 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 CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and CET?
AKST and CET have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 5:00 PM CET.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.