AKST to UTC Converter
UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 6:00 PM UTC.
UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to UTC, add 9 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 6:00 PM UTC.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
AKST to UTC time conversion table
AKST to UTC on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM UTC | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM UTC | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM UTC | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM UTC | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM UTC | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 2:00 PM UTC | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 3:00 PM UTC | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 4:00 PM UTC | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 5:00 PM UTC | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 6:00 PM UTC | — |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 7:00 PM UTC | — |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 8:00 PM UTC | — |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM UTC | — |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM UTC | night |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM UTC | night |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 2:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 3:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 4:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 5:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 6:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 7:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 8:00 AM UTC | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to UTC
Add 9 hours to the AKST time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 6:00 PM UTC.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 7:00 AM UTC (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and UTC
The time difference between AKST and UTC 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: UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: UTC is 8 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and UTC 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).
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and UTC
AKST and UTC have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 4:00 PM UTC.
AKST to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and UTC?
Right now UTC is 9 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 UTC?
9:00 AM AKST is 6:00 PM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in UTC?
12:00 PM AKST is 9:00 PM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind AKST?
UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in UTC 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 UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC?
AKST and UTC have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 4:00 PM UTC.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.