AKST to IST Time Converter
IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST right now. 9:00 AM in AKST is 11:30 PM in IST.
Time now: AKST and IST
IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 13 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 14 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AKST to IST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AKST | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 PMnext day |
AKST to IST time chart: 11 AM, 9 AM and every half hour
The gap changes during the year because Alaska Time changes its clocks, so both versions are shown: AKDT (for example in July) and AKST (for example in January).
| AKST | IST on AKDT (July) | IST on AKST (January) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 6:30 AM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 7:30 AM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 8:30 AM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 9:30 AM | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:30 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM (next day) | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:30 AM | 1:00 AM (next day) | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 12:30 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 1:30 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 2:30 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 3:30 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 4:30 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:30 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) | 8:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:30 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) | 9:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:30 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM (next day) | 10:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:30 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM (next day) | 11:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) | 12:00 PM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM (next day) | 12:30 PM (next day) |
| 10:30 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) | 1:00 PM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM (next day) | 1:30 PM (next day) |
| 11:30 PM | 1:00 PM (next day) | 2:00 PM (next day) |
Best time to meet between AKST and IST
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM AKST = 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM AKST = 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM IST
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 IST change?
Yes. Right now IST is 14 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. IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 14 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 13 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 11:30 PM to 8:30 AM (next day) in IST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in IST is 6:30 PM (previous day) to 3:30 AM in AKST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AKST and IST?
IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 13 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 14 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AKST to IST?
Add 14 hours 30 minutes to the AKST time to get the IST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AKST is 11:30 PM in IST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in IST?
It is 5:31 AM in IST 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 IST change during the year?
Yes. Right now IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 14 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. IST is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of AKST from then (it was 13 hours 30 minutes before).
What is 11 AM AKST in IST?
11 AM AKST is 12:30 AM (next day) IST when the clocks are on AKDT (for example in July) and 1:30 AM (next day) IST on AKST (for example in January), because Alaska Time changes its clocks. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is 9 AM AKST in IST?
9 AM AKST is 10:30 PM IST when the clocks are on AKDT (for example in July) and 11:30 PM IST on AKST (for example in January), because Alaska Time changes its clocks. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and IST?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM AKST = 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST.
What does IST mean?
IST here means India Standard Time (UTC+05:30). India does not use daylight saving time. (The letters IST are also used for Irish and Israel time.)