EAT to AKST Converter
AKST is 12 hours behind EAT. 9:00 AM EAT = 9:00 PM AKST (previous day).
AKST is 12 hours behind EAT at the moment. To convert EAT to AKST, subtract 12 hours from the EAT time: 9:00 AM EAT = 9:00 PM AKST (previous day).
EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
EAT to AKST time conversion table
EAT to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EAT | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EAT | 12:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM EAT | 1:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM EAT | 2:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM EAT | 3:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM EAT | 4:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM EAT | 5:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM EAT | 6:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM EAT | 7:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM EAT | 8:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM EAT | 9:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM EAT | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM EAT | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM EAT | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 1:00 PM EAT | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 2:00 PM EAT | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 3:00 PM EAT | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 4:00 PM EAT | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 5:00 PM EAT | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 6:00 PM EAT | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 7:00 PM EAT | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
| 8:00 PM EAT | 8:00 AM AKST | — |
| 9:00 PM EAT | 9:00 AM AKST | — |
| 10:00 PM EAT | 10:00 AM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM EAT | 11:00 AM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EAT to AKST
Subtract 12 hours from the EAT time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM EAT = 9:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM EAT = 1:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EAT and AKST
The time difference between EAT 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 12 hours behind of EAT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 11 hours behind of EAT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 12 hours behind of EAT.
EAT and AKST during daylight saving time
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 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 EAT and AKST
EAT and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EAT, which is 7:00 PM AKST.
EAT to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between EAT and AKST?
Right now AKST is 12 hours behind EAT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EAT in AKST?
9:00 AM EAT is 9:00 PM AKST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) EAT in AKST?
12:00 PM EAT is 12:00 AM AKST.
Is AKST ahead of or behind EAT?
AKST is 12 hours behind EAT, so it is earlier in AKST than in EAT.
Does EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT 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 EAT and AKST?
EAT and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EAT, which is 7:00 PM AKST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.