IST to AKST Converter
AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 6:30 PM AKST (previous day).
AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to AKST, subtract 14 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 6:30 PM AKST (previous day).
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). AKST (Alaska Time) is used in Most of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to AKST time conversion table
IST to AKST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 AM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 AM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM−1 |
| IST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM−1 |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM |
| IST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
Conversion table from IST to AKST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in AKST, −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 IST to AKST
Subtract 14 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get AKST.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 6:30 PM AKST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 10:30 AM AKST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and AKST
The time difference between IST 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 14 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: AKST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
IST and AKST during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 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 IST and AKST
IST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM IST, which is 4:30 PM AKST.
IST to AKST FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and AKST?
Right now AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM IST in AKST?
9:00 AM IST is 6:30 PM AKST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in AKST?
12:00 PM IST is 9:30 PM AKST (previous day).
Is AKST ahead of or behind IST?
AKST is 14 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in AKST than in IST.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST 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 IST and AKST?
IST and AKST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM IST, which is 4:30 PM AKST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.