GST to AKST Converter
AKST is 13 hours behind GST. 9:00 AM GST = 8:00 PM AKST (previous day).
AKST is 13 hours behind GST at the moment. To convert GST to AKST, subtract 13 hours from the GST time: 9:00 AM GST = 8:00 PM AKST (previous day).
GST (Gulf Time) is used in United Arab Emirates and Oman. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
GST to AKST time conversion table
GST to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GST | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GST | 11:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM GST | 12:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM GST | 1:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM GST | 2:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM GST | 3:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM GST | 4:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM GST | 5:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM GST | 6:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM GST | 7:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM GST | 8:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM GST | 9:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM GST | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM GST | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM GST | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 2:00 PM GST | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 3:00 PM GST | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 4:00 PM GST | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 5:00 PM GST | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 6:00 PM GST | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 7:00 PM GST | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 8:00 PM GST | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
| 9:00 PM GST | 8:00 AM AKST | — |
| 10:00 PM GST | 9:00 AM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM GST | 10:00 AM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GST to AKST
Subtract 13 hours from the GST time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM GST = 8:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM GST = 12:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between GST and AKST
The time difference between GST 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 13 hours behind of GST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 12 hours behind of GST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 13 hours behind of GST.
GST and AKST during daylight saving time
- GST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 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 GST and AKST
GST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GST, which is 6:00 PM AKST.
GST to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between GST and AKST?
Right now AKST is 13 hours behind GST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM GST in AKST?
9:00 AM GST is 8:00 PM AKST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) GST in AKST?
12:00 PM GST is 11:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Is AKST ahead of or behind GST?
AKST is 13 hours behind GST, so it is earlier in AKST than in GST.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST 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 GST and AKST?
GST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GST, which is 6:00 PM AKST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.