AKST to IST Converter
IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 11:30 PM IST.
IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to IST, add 14 hours 30 minutes to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 11:30 PM IST.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
AKST to IST time conversion table
AKST to IST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 3:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 4:30 AM IST | next day |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 5:30 AM IST | next day |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 6:30 AM IST | next day |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 7:30 AM IST | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 8:30 AM IST | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 9:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 10:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 11:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 12:30 PM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 1:30 PM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to IST
Add 14 hours 30 minutes to the AKST time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 11:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 12:30 PM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and IST
The time difference between AKST and IST 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: IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST.
AKST and IST 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).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and IST
AKST and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 9:30 PM IST.
AKST to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and IST?
Right now IST is 14 hours 30 minutes 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 IST?
9:00 AM AKST is 11:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in IST?
12:00 PM AKST is 2:30 AM IST (next day).
Is IST ahead of or behind AKST?
IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST, so it is later in IST 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 IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST 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 IST?
AKST and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 9:30 PM IST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.