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