AKST to GMT 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 GMT, 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). GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
AKST to GMT time conversion table
AKST to GMT on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | GMT | 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 GMT
Add 9 hours to the AKST time to get GMT.
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 GMT
The time difference between AKST and GMT 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: GMT is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: GMT is 8 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: GMT is 9 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and GMT 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).
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and GMT
AKST and GMT 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 GMT FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and GMT?
Right now GMT is 9 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 GMT?
9:00 AM AKST is 6:00 PM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in GMT?
12:00 PM AKST is 9:00 PM GMT.
Is GMT ahead of or behind AKST?
GMT is 9 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in GMT 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 GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT 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 GMT?
AKST and GMT 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.