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