IST to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST right now. 9:00 AM in IST is 6:30 PM in AKST (the day before).
Time now: IST and AKST
AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 14 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 13 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
IST to AKST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| IST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
IST to AKST time chart: 6 PM, 7:30 PM 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).
| IST | AKST on AKDT (July) | AKST on AKST (January) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM (previous day) | 3:30 PM (previous day) |
| 6:30 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM (previous day) | 4:30 PM (previous day) |
| 7:30 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM (previous day) | 5:30 PM (previous day) |
| 8:30 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PM (previous day) | 6:30 PM (previous day) |
| 9:30 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 PM (previous day) | 7:30 PM (previous day) |
| 10:30 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 PM (previous day) | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| 11:30 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM (previous day) | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| 12:30 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 PM (previous day) | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:30 PM | 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 2:30 PM | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 3:30 PM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 4:30 PM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 5:30 PM | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 6:30 PM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 7:30 PM | 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 8:30 PM | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 9:30 PM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 10:30 PM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 11:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
Best time to meet between IST 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):
- 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST = 4:30 PM – 10:30 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 IST and AKST change?
Yes. Right now AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind IST from then (it was 14 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST from then (it was 13 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in IST is 6:30 PM (previous day) to 3:30 AM in AKST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 11:30 PM to 8:30 AM (next day) in IST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and AKST?
AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 14 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 13 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert IST to AKST?
Subtract 14 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get the AKST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in IST is 6:30 PM in AKST (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in AKST?
It is 3:02 PM in AKST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:32 AM in IST.
Does the time difference between IST and AKST change during the year?
Yes. Right now AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind IST from then (it was 14 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST from then (it was 13 hours 30 minutes before).
What is 6 PM IST in AKST?
6 PM IST is 4:30 AM AKST when the clocks are on AKDT (for example in July) and 3:30 AM AKST on AKST (for example in January), because Alaska Time changes its clocks. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is 7:30 PM IST in AKST?
7:30 PM IST is 6:00 AM AKST when the clocks are on AKDT (for example in July) and 5:00 AM AKST 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 IST and AKST?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST = 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM AKST.
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.)