AKST to BST Converter
GMT is 9 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 6:00 PM GMT.
GMT is 9 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to BST, add 9 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 6:00 PM GMT.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October.
BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.
AKST to BST time conversion table
AKST to BST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | BST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 4:00 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 5:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 6:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 7:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 8:00 PM GMT | — |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 9:00 PM GMT | — |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM GMT | night |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 11:00 PM GMT | night |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 12:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 2:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 3:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 4:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 5:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 6:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 7:00 AM GMT | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 8:00 AM GMT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to BST
Add 9 hours to the AKST time to get BST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 6:00 PM GMT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 7:00 AM GMT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and BST
The time difference between AKST and BST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: BST is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 27 Mar 2026: BST is 8 hours ahead of AKST.
- 28 Mar 2026 – 23 Oct 2026: BST is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
- 24 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: BST is 8 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: BST is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and BST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between AKST and BST
AKST and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 4:00 PM GMT.
AKST to BST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and BST?
Right now GMT is 9 hours ahead of AKST. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AKST in BST?
9:00 AM AKST is 6:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in BST?
12:00 PM AKST is 9:00 PM GMT.
Is BST ahead of or behind AKST?
GMT is 9 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in BST than in AKST.
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.
Does BST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and BST?
AKST and BST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 4:00 PM GMT.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.