JST to AKST Time Converter
AKST is 18 hours behind JST right now. 9:00 AM in JST is 3:00 PM in AKST (the day before).
Time now: JST and AKST
AKST is 18 hours behind JST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 18 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
JST to AKST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| JST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
Best time to meet between JST and AKST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM JST = 3:00 PM – 6:00 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 JST and AKST change?
Yes. Right now AKST is 18 hours behind JST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 17 hours behind JST from then (it was 18 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 18 hours behind JST from then (it was 17 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in JST is 3:00 PM (previous day) to 12:00 AM in AKST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in AKST is 3:00 AM (next day) to 12:00 PM (next day) in JST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between JST and AKST?
AKST is 18 hours behind JST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 18 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert JST to AKST?
Subtract 18 hours from the JST time to get the AKST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in JST is 3:00 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 2:12 PM in AKST on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:12 AM in JST.
Does the time difference between JST and AKST change during the year?
Yes. Right now AKST is 18 hours behind JST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: AKST moves its clocks forward. AKST is 17 hours behind JST from then (it was 18 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: AKST moves its clocks back. AKST is 18 hours behind JST from then (it was 17 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and AKST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM JST = 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM AKST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.