UTC to AKST Converter
AKST is 9 hours behind UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 12:00 AM AKST.
AKST is 9 hours behind UTC at the moment. To convert UTC to AKST, subtract 9 hours from the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 12:00 AM AKST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
UTC to AKST time conversion table
UTC to AKST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 3:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 4:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 5:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 6:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 8:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 9:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 8:00 AM AKST | — |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 9:00 AM AKST | — |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 10:00 AM AKST | — |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 11:00 AM AKST | — |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 12:00 PM AKST | — |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 1:00 PM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 2:00 PM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to AKST
Subtract 9 hours from the UTC time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 12:00 AM AKST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM UTC = 4:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and AKST
The time difference between UTC 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 UTC.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 8 hours behind of UTC.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 9 hours behind of UTC.
UTC and AKST during daylight saving time
- UTC 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 UTC and AKST
UTC and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 10:00 PM AKST.
UTC to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and AKST?
Right now AKST is 9 hours behind UTC. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM UTC in AKST?
9:00 AM UTC is 12:00 AM AKST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in AKST?
12:00 PM UTC is 3:00 AM AKST.
Is AKST ahead of or behind UTC?
AKST is 9 hours behind UTC, so it is earlier in AKST than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC and AKST?
UTC and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 10:00 PM AKST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.