CET to AKST Converter
AKST is 10 hours behind CET. 9:00 AM CET = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
AKST is 10 hours behind CET at the moment. To convert CET to AKST, subtract 10 hours from the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
CET to AKST time conversion table
CET to AKST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 2:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CET | 3:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CET | 4:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CET | 5:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CET | 6:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM CET | 7:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM CET | 8:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM CET | 9:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM CET | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM CET | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM CET | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 11:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 12:00 PM CET | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 1:00 PM CET | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 2:00 PM CET | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 3:00 PM CET | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 4:00 PM CET | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 5:00 PM CET | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM AKST | — |
| 7:00 PM CET | 9:00 AM AKST | — |
| 8:00 PM CET | 10:00 AM AKST | — |
| 9:00 PM CET | 11:00 AM AKST | — |
| 10:00 PM CET | 12:00 PM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to AKST
Subtract 10 hours from the CET time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CET = 3:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and AKST
The time difference between CET and AKST 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: AKST is 10 hours behind of CET.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: AKST is 9 hours behind of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: AKST is 10 hours behind of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 9 hours behind of CET.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 10 hours behind of CET.
CET and AKST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between CET and AKST
CET and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 9:00 PM AKST.
CET to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and AKST?
Right now AKST is 10 hours behind CET. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in AKST?
9:00 AM CET is 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in AKST?
12:00 PM CET is 2:00 AM AKST.
Is AKST ahead of or behind CET?
AKST is 10 hours behind CET, so it is earlier in AKST than in CET.
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.
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.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and AKST?
CET and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CET, which is 9:00 PM AKST.
Related conversions
Convert AKST to CET
Convert CET to other time zones
Convert other time zones to AKST
Learn more
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.