CST to AKST Converter
AKST is 3 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM AKST.
AKST is 3 hours behind CST. To convert CST to AKST, subtract 3 hours from the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM AKST.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to AKST time conversion table
CST to AKST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 9:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 6:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 7:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 8:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 9:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 10:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
| 11:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM AKST | — |
| 12:00 PM CST | 9:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM AKST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM AKST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM AKST | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM AKST | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM AKST | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM AKST | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM AKST | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to AKST
Subtract 3 hours from the CST time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM AKST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 10:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and AKST
The time difference between CST and AKST is 3 hours all year – AKST is behind CST.
CST and AKST during daylight saving time
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 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 CST and AKST
CST and AKST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AKST, inside working hours for both.
CST to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and AKST?
AKST is 3 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 6:00 AM AKST.
What is 9 AM CST in AKST?
9:00 AM CST is 6:00 AM AKST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in AKST?
12:00 PM CST is 9:00 AM AKST.
Is AKST ahead of or behind CST?
AKST is 3 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in AKST than in CST.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
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 CST and AKST?
CST and AKST share 5 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AKST, inside working hours for both.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.