AKST to JST Converter
JST is 18 hours ahead of AKST. 9:00 AM AKST = 3:00 AM JST (next day).
JST is 18 hours ahead of AKST at the moment. To convert AKST to JST, add 18 hours to the AKST time: 9:00 AM AKST = 3:00 AM JST (next day).
AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau). JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
AKST to JST time conversion table
AKST to JST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AKST | JST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| AKST | JST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
| AKST | JST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM+1 |
Conversion table from AKST to JST for 6 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in JST, −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 JST
Add 18 hours to the AKST time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM AKST = 3:00 AM JST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AKST = 4:00 PM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AKST and JST
The time difference between AKST and JST 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: JST is 18 hours ahead of AKST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: JST is 17 hours ahead of AKST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: JST is 18 hours ahead of AKST.
AKST and JST 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).
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AKST and JST
AKST and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 1:00 PM AKST, which is 7:00 AM JST.
AKST to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between AKST and JST?
Right now JST is 18 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 JST?
9:00 AM AKST is 3:00 AM JST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) AKST in JST?
12:00 PM AKST is 6:00 AM JST (next day).
Is JST ahead of or behind AKST?
JST is 18 hours ahead of AKST, so it is later in JST 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 JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST 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 JST?
AKST and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 1:00 PM AKST, which is 7:00 AM JST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.