CST to AKST Time Converter

AKST is 3 hours behind CST right now. 9:00 AM in CST is 6:00 AM in AKST.

Time now: CST and AKST

🌐 Central Time (US & Canada)6:01 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-06:00
🌐 Alaska Time3:01 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC-09:00

AKST is 3 hours behind CST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.

CST to AKST conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

CSTAKST
12:00 AM9:00 PMprevious day
1:00 AM10:00 PMprevious day
2:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Best time to meet between CST and AKST

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM AKST

Does the time difference between CST and AKST change?

No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so AKST is 3 hours behind CST all year.

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in CST is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in AKST.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in CST.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and AKST?

AKST is 3 hours behind CST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.

How do I convert CST to AKST?

Subtract 3 hours from the CST time to get the AKST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CST is 6:00 AM in AKST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in AKST?

It is 3:01 PM in AKST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:01 PM in CST.

Does the time difference between CST and AKST change during the year?

No. Both places change their clocks on the same days, so AKST is 3 hours behind CST all year.

What is the best time for a meeting between CST and AKST?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST = 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM AKST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

What does CST mean?

Central Time is CST (UTC-06:00) in winter and CDT (UTC-05:00) in summer.