AKST/AKDT to CST time converter

CST is 16 hours ahead of AKST/AKDT. When it is 9:00 AM in AKST/AKDT, it is 1:00 AM (Tue, Oct 20) in CST.

AKST/AKDT AKDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

CST UTC+8

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

AKST/AKDT
Alaska Daylight Time
Mon, Oct 19
AKDTUTC-8
CST
China Standard Time
Tue, Oct 20
UTC+8+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

AKST/AKDT to CST conversion table

Every hour of today in AKST/AKDT and the matching time in CST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

AKST/AKDTCST
12:00 AM4:00 PM
1:00 AM5:00 PM
2:00 AM6:00 PM
3:00 AM7:00 PM
4:00 AM8:00 PM
5:00 AM9:00 PM
6:00 AM10:00 PM
7:00 AM11:00 PM
8:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
9:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM3:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
9:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM3:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in AKST/AKDT (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in CST).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because AKST/AKDT and CST switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +16h

More conversions

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between AKST/AKDT and CST?

CST is 16 hours ahead of AKST/AKDT.

What time is it in CST when it is 9 AM in AKST/AKDT?

When it is 9:00 AM in AKST/AKDT, it is 1:00 AM (Tue, Oct 20) in CST.

When is the best time to call CST from AKST/AKDT?

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in AKST/AKDT (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in CST).

Does the time difference between AKST/AKDT and CST change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.