AKST to KST Converter
KST is 18 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 3:00 AM KST (next day).
KST is 18 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to KST, add 18 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 3:00 AM KST (next day).
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea.
AKST to KST time conversion table
AKST to KST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | KST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 6:00 PM KST | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 7:00 PM KST | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 8:00 PM KST | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 9:00 PM KST | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 10:00 PM KST | night |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 11:00 PM KST | night |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 12:00 AM KST | next day |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 1:00 AM KST | next day |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 2:00 AM KST | next day |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM KST | next day |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM KST | next day |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 5:00 AM KST | next day |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 6:00 AM KST | next day |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 7:00 AM KST | next day |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 8:00 AM KST | next day |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 9:00 AM KST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 10:00 AM KST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 11:00 AM KST | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 12:00 PM KST | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 1:00 PM KST | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 2:00 PM KST | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM KST | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM KST | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM KST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to KST
Add 18 hours to the AKST time to get KST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 3:00 AM KST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 4:00 PM KST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and KST
The time difference between AKST and KST 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: KST is 18 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: KST is 17 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: KST is 18 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and KST 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).
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and KST
AKST and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 1:00 PM AKST, which is 7:00 AM KST.
AKST to KST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and KST?
Right now KST is 18 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 KST?
9:00 AM AKST is 3:00 AM KST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in KST?
12:00 PM AKST is 6:00 AM KST (next day).
Is KST ahead of or behind AKST?
KST is 18 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in KST 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 KST change for daylight saving time?
No. KST 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 KST?
AKST and KST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 1:00 PM AKST, which is 7:00 AM KST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.