GMT to AKST Converter
AKST is 9 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 12:00 AM AKST.
AKST is 9 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert GMT to AKST, subtract 9 hours from the GMT time: 9:00 AM GMT = 12:00 AM AKST.
GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
GMT to AKST time conversion table
GMT to AKST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GMT | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 3:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 4:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 5:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 6:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 7:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 8:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 9:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 8:00 AM AKST | — |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 9:00 AM AKST | — |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 10:00 AM AKST | — |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 11:00 AM AKST | — |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 12:00 PM AKST | — |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 2:00 PM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GMT to AKST
Subtract 9 hours from the GMT time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 12:00 AM AKST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 4:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GMT and AKST
The time difference between GMT 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 9 hours behind of GMT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 8 hours behind of GMT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 9 hours behind of GMT.
GMT and AKST during daylight saving time
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 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 GMT and AKST
GMT and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 10:00 PM AKST.
GMT to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between GMT and AKST?
Right now AKST is 9 hours behind GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM GMT in AKST?
9:00 AM GMT is 12:00 AM AKST.
What is 12 PM (noon) GMT in AKST?
12:00 PM GMT is 3:00 AM AKST.
Is AKST ahead of or behind GMT?
AKST is 9 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in AKST than in GMT.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT 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 GMT and AKST?
GMT and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 10:00 PM AKST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.