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AEST to AKST Converter

AKST is 20 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 1:00 PM AKST (previous day).

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Australian Eastern Standard Time
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AKST
Alaska Standard Time
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AKST is 20 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to AKST, subtract 20 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 1:00 PM AKST (previous day).

AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).

Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.

AEST to AKST time conversion table

AEST to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

AESTAKSTDay
12:00 AM AEDT4:00 AM AKSTprevious day
1:00 AM AEDT5:00 AM AKSTprevious day
2:00 AM AEDT6:00 AM AKSTprevious day
3:00 AM AEDT7:00 AM AKSTprevious day
4:00 AM AEDT8:00 AM AKSTprevious day
5:00 AM AEDT9:00 AM AKSTprevious day
6:00 AM AEDT10:00 AM AKSTprevious day
7:00 AM AEDT11:00 AM AKSTprevious day
8:00 AM AEDT12:00 PM AKSTprevious day
9:00 AM AEDT1:00 PM AKSTwork hours
10:00 AM AEDT2:00 PM AKSTwork hours
11:00 AM AEDT3:00 PM AKSTwork hours
12:00 PM AEDT4:00 PM AKSTwork hours
1:00 PM AEDT5:00 PM AKSTprevious day
2:00 PM AEDT6:00 PM AKSTprevious day
3:00 PM AEDT7:00 PM AKSTprevious day
4:00 PM AEDT8:00 PM AKSTprevious day
5:00 PM AEDT9:00 PM AKSTprevious day
6:00 PM AEDT10:00 PM AKSTprevious day
7:00 PM AEDT11:00 PM AKSTprevious day
8:00 PM AEDT12:00 AM AKSTnight
9:00 PM AEDT1:00 AM AKSTnight
10:00 PM AEDT2:00 AM AKSTnight
11:00 PM AEDT3:00 AM AKSTnight
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert AEST to AKST

Subtract 20 hours from the AEST time to get AKST.

Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 1:00 PM AKST (previous day).

Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 5:00 AM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between AEST and AKST

The time difference between AEST and AKST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: AKST is 20 hours behind of AEST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: AKST is 19 hours behind of AEST.
  • 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: AKST is 18 hours behind of AEST.
  • 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 19 hours behind of AEST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 20 hours behind of AEST.

AEST and AKST during daylight saving time

  • AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
  • AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AKST (UTC−9) to AKDT (UTC−8).

Best time for a meeting between AEST and AKST

AEST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 11:00 AM AKST.

Plan a meeting across more time zones.

AEST to AKST FAQ

What is the time difference between AEST and AKST?

Right now AKST is 20 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM AEST in AKST?

9:00 AM AEDT is 1:00 PM AKST (previous day).

What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in AKST?

12:00 PM AEDT is 4:00 PM AKST (previous day).

Is AKST ahead of or behind AEST?

AKST is 20 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in AKST than in AEST.

Does AEST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.

Does AKST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. AKST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AKST to AKDT.

What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and AKST?

AEST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 11:00 AM AKST.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.