AKST to China Time Converter
CST is 17 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 AM CST (next day).
CST is 17 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to China Time, add 17 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 AM CST (next day).
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei).
AKST to China Time time conversion table
AKST to China Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | China Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 5:00 PM CST | — |
| 1:00 AM AKST | 6:00 PM CST | — |
| 2:00 AM AKST | 7:00 PM CST | — |
| 3:00 AM AKST | 8:00 PM CST | — |
| 4:00 AM AKST | 9:00 PM CST | — |
| 5:00 AM AKST | 10:00 PM CST | night |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 11:00 PM CST | night |
| 7:00 AM AKST | 12:00 AM CST | next day |
| 8:00 AM AKST | 1:00 AM CST | next day |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 2:00 AM CST | next day |
| 10:00 AM AKST | 3:00 AM CST | next day |
| 11:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM CST | next day |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 5:00 AM CST | next day |
| 1:00 PM AKST | 6:00 AM CST | next day |
| 2:00 PM AKST | 7:00 AM CST | next day |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 8:00 AM CST | next day |
| 4:00 PM AKST | 9:00 AM CST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM AKST | 10:00 AM CST | next day |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 11:00 AM CST | next day |
| 7:00 PM AKST | 12:00 PM CST | next day |
| 8:00 PM AKST | 1:00 PM CST | next day |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 2:00 PM CST | next day |
| 10:00 PM AKST | 3:00 PM CST | next day |
| 11:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM CST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to China Time
Add 17 hours to the AKST time to get China Time.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 2:00 AM CST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 3:00 PM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and China Time
The time difference between AKST and China Time 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: China Time is 17 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: China Time is 16 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: China Time is 17 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and China Time 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).
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and China Time
AKST and China Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM AKST, which is 7:00 AM CST.
AKST to China Time FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and China Time?
Right now CST is 17 hours ahead of AKST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AKST in China Time?
9:00 AM AKST is 2:00 AM CST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in China Time?
12:00 PM AKST is 5:00 AM CST (next day).
Is China Time ahead of or behind AKST?
CST is 17 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in China Time 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 China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AKST and China Time?
AKST and China Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM AKST, which is 7:00 AM CST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.