AKST to JST Converter

Converting Alaska Standard Time to Japan Standard Time

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Japan Standard Time (JST) are separated by a 18 hours time difference. JST is 18 hours ahead of AKST. AKST is UTC-9, used in United States, while JST is UTC+9, used in Japan.

When converting from AKST to JST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AKST equals 3:00 AM JST, 12:00 PM noon AKST equals 6:00 AM JST, and 5:00 PM AKST equals 11:00 AM JST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across AKST and JST

For professionals scheduling meetings between AKST and JST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 18 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

AKST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to AKDT (UTC-8) during summer months. JST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+9 year-round. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.