AKST to CST Converter
CST is 3 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 12:00 PM CST.
CST is 3 hours ahead of AKST. To convert AKST to CST, add 3 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 12:00 PM CST.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
AKST to CST time conversion table
AKST to CST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | CST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM CST | night |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM CST | night |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM CST | night |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 6:00 AM CST | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 7:00 AM CST | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 8:00 AM CST | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM CST | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM CST | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM CST | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 2:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM CST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 6:00 PM CST | — |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM CST | — |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 8:00 PM CST | — |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM CST | — |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM CST | night |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM CST | night |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM CST | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM CST | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 2:00 AM CST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to CST
Add 3 hours to the AKST time to get CST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 12:00 PM CST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 1:00 AM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and CST
The time difference between AKST and CST is 3 hours all year – CST is ahead of AKST.
AKST and CST 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).
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
Best time for a meeting between AKST and CST
AKST and CST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AKST lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
AKST to CST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and CST?
CST is 3 hours ahead of AKST all year. 9:00 AM AKST = 12:00 PM CST.
What is 9 AM AKST in CST?
9:00 AM AKST is 12:00 PM CST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in CST?
12:00 PM AKST is 3:00 PM CST.
Is CST ahead of or behind AKST?
CST is 3 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in CST 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 CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and CST?
AKST and CST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AKST lands between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST, inside working hours for both.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.