AKST to UTC Converter

Converting Alaska Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are separated by a 9 hours time difference. UTC is 9 hours ahead of AKST. AKST is UTC-9, used in United States, while UTC is UTC+0.

When converting from AKST to UTC, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AKST equals 6:00 PM UTC, 12:00 PM noon AKST equals 9:00 PM UTC, and 5:00 PM AKST equals 2:00 AM UTC. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across AKST and UTC

For professionals scheduling meetings between AKST and UTC, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 9 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. UTC does not observe DST, staying at UTC+0 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.