ACST to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 19 hours 30 minutes behind ACST right now. 9:00 AM in ACST is 1:30 PM in AKST (the day before).
Time now: ACST and AKST
AKST is 19 hours 30 minutes behind ACST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 17 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
ACST to AKST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| ACST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:30 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:30 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:30 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:30 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:30 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:30 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:30 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:30 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
Best time to meet between ACST and AKST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ACST = 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM AKST
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between ACST and AKST change?
Yes. Right now AKST is 19 hours 30 minutes behind ACST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 18 hours 30 minutes behind ACST from then (it was 19 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: ACST moves its clocks back. AKST is 17 hours 30 minutes behind ACST from then (it was 18 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: ACST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 18 hours 30 minutes behind ACST from then (it was 17 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 19 hours 30 minutes behind ACST from then (it was 18 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in ACST is 1:30 PM (previous day) to 10:30 PM (previous day) in AKST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 4:30 AM (next day) to 1:30 PM (next day) in ACST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between ACST and AKST?
AKST is 19 hours 30 minutes behind ACST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 19 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 17 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert ACST to AKST?
Subtract 19 hours 30 minutes from the ACST time to get the AKST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in ACST is 1:30 PM in AKST (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in AKST?
It is 3:02 PM in AKST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:32 AM in ACST.
Does the time difference between ACST and AKST change during the year?
Yes. Right now AKST is 19 hours 30 minutes behind ACST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 18 hours 30 minutes behind ACST from then (it was 19 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: ACST moves its clocks back. AKST is 17 hours 30 minutes behind ACST from then (it was 18 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: ACST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 18 hours 30 minutes behind ACST from then (it was 17 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 19 hours 30 minutes behind ACST from then (it was 18 hours 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between ACST and AKST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ACST = 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM AKST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.