AKST to UTC Time Converter
UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST right now. 9:00 AM in AKST is 6:00 PM in UTC.
Time now: AKST and UTC
UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
AKST to UTC conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| AKST | UTC |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between AKST and UTC
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 – 1:00 PM AKST = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM UTC
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 UTC change?
Yes. Right now UTC is 9 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. UTC is 8 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 8 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM (next day) in UTC.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in UTC is 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM in AKST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between AKST and UTC?
UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert AKST to UTC?
Add 9 hours to the AKST time to get the UTC time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in AKST is 6:00 PM in UTC. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in UTC?
It is 12:01 AM in UTC 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 UTC change during the year?
Yes. Right now UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. UTC is 8 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST from then (it was 8 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and UTC?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM AKST = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM UTC.