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BST to AKST Converter

AKST is 9 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 12:00 AM AKST.

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Alaska Standard Time
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AKST is 9 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert BST to AKST, subtract 9 hours from the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 12:00 AM AKST.

BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).

BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.

BST to AKST time conversion table

BST to AKST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

BSTAKSTDay
12:00 AM GMT3:00 PM AKSTprevious day
1:00 AM GMT4:00 PM AKSTprevious day
2:00 AM GMT5:00 PM AKSTprevious day
3:00 AM GMT6:00 PM AKSTprevious day
4:00 AM GMT7:00 PM AKSTprevious day
5:00 AM GMT8:00 PM AKSTprevious day
6:00 AM GMT9:00 PM AKSTprevious day
7:00 AM GMT10:00 PM AKSTprevious day
8:00 AM GMT11:00 PM AKSTprevious day
9:00 AM GMT12:00 AM AKSTnight
10:00 AM GMT1:00 AM AKSTnight
11:00 AM GMT2:00 AM AKSTnight
12:00 PM GMT3:00 AM AKSTnight
1:00 PM GMT4:00 AM AKSTnight
2:00 PM GMT5:00 AM AKSTnight
3:00 PM GMT6:00 AM AKST—
4:00 PM GMT7:00 AM AKST—
5:00 PM GMT8:00 AM AKST—
6:00 PM GMT9:00 AM AKST—
7:00 PM GMT10:00 AM AKST—
8:00 PM GMT11:00 AM AKST—
9:00 PM GMT12:00 PM AKST—
10:00 PM GMT1:00 PM AKST—
11:00 PM GMT2:00 PM AKST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert BST to AKST

Subtract 9 hours from the BST time to get AKST.

Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 12:00 AM AKST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 4:00 PM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between BST and AKST

The time difference between BST 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 9 hours behind of BST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: AKST is 8 hours behind of BST.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: AKST is 9 hours behind of BST.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 8 hours behind of BST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 9 hours behind of BST.

BST and AKST during daylight saving time

  • BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
  • 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 BST and AKST

BST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 10:00 PM AKST.

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BST to AKST FAQ

What is the time difference between BST and AKST?

Right now AKST is 9 hours behind GMT. The gap changes 5 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM BST in AKST?

9:00 AM GMT is 12:00 AM AKST.

What is 12 PM (noon) BST in AKST?

12:00 PM GMT is 3:00 AM AKST.

Is AKST ahead of or behind BST?

AKST is 9 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in AKST than in BST.

Does BST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.

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 BST and AKST?

BST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM GMT, which is 10:00 PM AKST.

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.