AKST to EAT Converter
EAT is 12 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 9:00 PM EAT.
EAT is 12 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to EAT, add 12 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 9:00 PM EAT.
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). EAT (East Africa Time) is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia.
AKST to EAT time conversion table
AKST to EAT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | EAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| AKST | EAT |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| AKST | EAT |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from AKST to EAT for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in EAT, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AKST to EAT
Add 12 hours to the AKST time to get EAT.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 9:00 PM EAT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 10:00 AM EAT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and EAT
The time difference between AKST and EAT 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: EAT is 12 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EAT is 11 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: EAT is 12 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and EAT 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).
- EAT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and EAT
AKST and EAT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 7:00 PM EAT.
AKST to EAT FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and EAT?
Right now EAT is 12 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 EAT?
9:00 AM AKST is 9:00 PM EAT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in EAT?
12:00 PM AKST is 12:00 AM EAT (next day).
Is EAT ahead of or behind AKST?
EAT is 12 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in EAT 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 EAT change for daylight saving time?
No. EAT 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 EAT?
AKST and EAT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AKST, which is 7:00 PM EAT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.