AKST to ACST Time Converter
ACST is 19 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST right now. 9:00 AM in AKST is 4:30 AM in ACST (next day).
Time now: AKST and ACST
ACST is 19 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 17 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 19 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AKST to ACST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AKST | ACST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 AMnext day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 5:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 6:30 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 8:30 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 9:30 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 11:30 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 PMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 PMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:30 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:30 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:30 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:30 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between AKST and ACST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM AKST = 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM ACST
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 AKST and ACST change?
Yes. Right now ACST is 19 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. ACST is 18 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 19 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: ACST moves its clocks back. ACST is 17 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 18 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: ACST moves its clocks forward. ACST is 18 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 17 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. ACST is 19 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 18 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 4:30 AM (next day) to 1:30 PM (next day) in ACST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in ACST is 1:30 PM (previous day) to 10:30 PM (previous day) in AKST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AKST and ACST?
ACST is 19 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 17 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 19 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AKST to ACST?
Add 19 hours 30 minutes to the AKST time to get the ACST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AKST is 4:30 AM in ACST (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in ACST?
It is 10:31 AM in ACST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:01 PM in AKST.
Does the time difference between AKST and ACST change during the year?
Yes. Right now ACST is 19 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. ACST is 18 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 19 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: ACST moves its clocks back. ACST is 17 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 18 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: ACST moves its clocks forward. ACST is 18 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 17 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. ACST is 19 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 18 hours 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and ACST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM AKST = 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM ACST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.