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KST to AKST Converter

AKST is 18 hours behind KST. 9:00 AM KST = 3:00 PM AKST (previous day).

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AKST is 18 hours behind KST at the moment. To convert KST to AKST, subtract 18 hours from the KST time: 9:00 AM KST = 3:00 PM AKST (previous day).

KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).

KST to AKST time conversion table

KST to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

KSTAKSTDay
12:00 AM KST6:00 AM AKSTprevious day
1:00 AM KST7:00 AM AKSTprevious day
2:00 AM KST8:00 AM AKSTprevious day
3:00 AM KST9:00 AM AKSTprevious day
4:00 AM KST10:00 AM AKSTprevious day
5:00 AM KST11:00 AM AKSTprevious day
6:00 AM KST12:00 PM AKSTprevious day
7:00 AM KST1:00 PM AKSTprevious day
8:00 AM KST2:00 PM AKSTprevious day
9:00 AM KST3:00 PM AKSTwork hours
10:00 AM KST4:00 PM AKSTwork hours
11:00 AM KST5:00 PM AKSTprevious day
12:00 PM KST6:00 PM AKSTprevious day
1:00 PM KST7:00 PM AKSTprevious day
2:00 PM KST8:00 PM AKSTprevious day
3:00 PM KST9:00 PM AKSTprevious day
4:00 PM KST10:00 PM AKSTprevious day
5:00 PM KST11:00 PM AKSTprevious day
6:00 PM KST12:00 AM AKSTnight
7:00 PM KST1:00 AM AKSTnight
8:00 PM KST2:00 AM AKSTnight
9:00 PM KST3:00 AM AKSTnight
10:00 PM KST4:00 AM AKSTnight
11:00 PM KST5:00 AM AKSTnight
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert KST to AKST

Subtract 18 hours from the KST time to get AKST.

Example: 9:00 AM KST = 3:00 PM AKST (previous day).

Across midnight: 1:00 AM KST = 7:00 AM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between KST and AKST

The time difference between KST 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 18 hours behind of KST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 17 hours behind of KST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 18 hours behind of KST.

KST and AKST during daylight saving time

  • KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 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 KST and AKST

KST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM KST, which is 1:00 PM AKST.

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KST to AKST FAQ

What is the time difference between KST and AKST?

Right now AKST is 18 hours behind KST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM KST in AKST?

9:00 AM KST is 3:00 PM AKST (previous day).

What is 12 PM (noon) KST in AKST?

12:00 PM KST is 6:00 PM AKST (previous day).

Is AKST ahead of or behind KST?

AKST is 18 hours behind KST, so it is earlier in AKST than in KST.

Does KST change for daylight saving time?

No. KST 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 KST and AKST?

KST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM KST, which is 1:00 PM AKST.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.