China Time to AKST Converter
AKST is 17 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM AKST (previous day).
AKST is 17 hours behind CST at the moment. To convert China Time to AKST, subtract 17 hours from the China Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM AKST (previous day).
China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei). AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
China Time to AKST time conversion table
China Time to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| China Time | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 5:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 6:00 PM CST | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 7:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 8:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 9:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 10:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 11:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert China Time to AKST
Subtract 17 hours from the China Time time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 4:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 8:00 AM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between China Time and AKST
The time difference between China Time 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 17 hours behind of China Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 16 hours behind of China Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 17 hours behind of China Time.
China Time and AKST during daylight saving time
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- 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 China Time and AKST
China Time and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 2:00 PM AKST.
China Time to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between China Time and AKST?
Right now AKST is 17 hours behind CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM China Time in AKST?
9:00 AM CST is 4:00 PM AKST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) China Time in AKST?
12:00 PM CST is 7:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Is AKST ahead of or behind China Time?
AKST is 17 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in AKST than in China Time.
Does China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 China Time and AKST?
China Time and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 2:00 PM AKST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.