ICT to AKST Converter
AKST is 16 hours behind ICT. 9:00 AM ICT = 5:00 PM AKST (previous day).
AKST is 16 hours behind ICT at the moment. To convert ICT to AKST, subtract 16 hours from the ICT time: 9:00 AM ICT = 5:00 PM AKST (previous day).
ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
ICT to AKST time conversion table
ICT to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| ICT | AKST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM ICT | 8:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM ICT | 9:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM ICT | 10:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM ICT | 11:00 AM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM ICT | 12:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM ICT | 1:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM ICT | 2:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM ICT | 3:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM ICT | 4:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM ICT | 5:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM ICT | 6:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM ICT | 7:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM ICT | 8:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM ICT | 9:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM ICT | 10:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 3:00 PM ICT | 11:00 PM AKST | previous day |
| 4:00 PM ICT | 12:00 AM AKST | night |
| 5:00 PM ICT | 1:00 AM AKST | night |
| 6:00 PM ICT | 2:00 AM AKST | night |
| 7:00 PM ICT | 3:00 AM AKST | night |
| 8:00 PM ICT | 4:00 AM AKST | night |
| 9:00 PM ICT | 5:00 AM AKST | night |
| 10:00 PM ICT | 6:00 AM AKST | — |
| 11:00 PM ICT | 7:00 AM AKST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert ICT to AKST
Subtract 16 hours from the ICT time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM ICT = 5:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM ICT = 9:00 AM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between ICT and AKST
The time difference between ICT 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 16 hours behind of ICT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 15 hours behind of ICT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 16 hours behind of ICT.
ICT and AKST during daylight saving time
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 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 ICT and AKST
ICT and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM ICT, which is 3:00 PM AKST.
ICT to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between ICT and AKST?
Right now AKST is 16 hours behind ICT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM ICT in AKST?
9:00 AM ICT is 5:00 PM AKST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) ICT in AKST?
12:00 PM ICT is 8:00 PM AKST (previous day).
Is AKST ahead of or behind ICT?
AKST is 16 hours behind ICT, so it is earlier in AKST than in ICT.
Does ICT change for daylight saving time?
No. ICT 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 ICT and AKST?
ICT and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM ICT, which is 3:00 PM AKST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.