GMT to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 9 hours behind GMT right now. 9:00 AM in GMT is 12:00 AM in AKST.
Time now: GMT and AKST
AKST is 9 hours behind GMT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
GMT to AKST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| GMT | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Best time to meet between GMT and AKST
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM GMT = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM AKST
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 GMT and AKST change?
Yes. Right now AKST is 9 hours behind GMT. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 8 hours behind GMT from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 9 hours behind GMT from then (it was 8 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in GMT is 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM in AKST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM (next day) in GMT.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between GMT and AKST?
AKST is 9 hours behind GMT right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 9 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert GMT to AKST?
Subtract 9 hours from the GMT time to get the AKST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in GMT is 12:00 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 12:01 AM in GMT.
Does the time difference between GMT and AKST change during the year?
Yes. Right now AKST is 9 hours behind GMT. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 8 hours behind GMT from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 9 hours behind GMT from then (it was 8 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between GMT and AKST?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM GMT = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM AKST.
What does GMT mean?
GMT is fixed at UTC+00:00 all year. The United Kingdom itself switches to BST in summer.