AKST to AEST Time Converter
AEST is 20 hours ahead of AKST right now. 9:00 AM in AKST is 5:00 AM in AEST (next day).
Time now: AKST and AEST
AEST is 20 hours ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 18 hours at some times of the year and 20 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AKST to AEST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AKST | AEST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between AKST and AEST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM AKST = 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM AEST
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 AEST change?
Yes. Right now AEST is 20 hours 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. AEST is 19 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 20 hours before).
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. AEST is 18 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 19 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 19 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 18 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AEST is 20 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 19 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 5:00 AM (next day) to 2:00 PM (next day) in AEST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AEST is 1:00 PM (previous day) to 10:00 PM (previous day) in AKST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AKST and AEST?
AEST is 20 hours ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 18 hours at some times of the year and 20 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AKST to AEST?
Add 20 hours to the AKST time to get the AEST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AKST is 5:00 AM in AEST (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in AEST?
It is 11:02 AM in AEST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:02 PM in AKST.
Does the time difference between AKST and AEST change during the year?
Yes. Right now AEST is 20 hours ahead of AKST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 19 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 20 hours before). Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. AEST is 18 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 19 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 19 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 18 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AEST is 20 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 19 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and AEST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM AKST = 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM AEST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does AEST mean?
Sydney and Melbourne use AEST (UTC+10:00) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer. Brisbane stays on AEST all year.