AKST/AKDT to KST time converter

KST is 17 hours ahead of AKST/AKDT. When it is 9:00 AM in AKST/AKDT, it is 2:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in KST.

AKST/AKDT AKDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

KST UTC+9

Saturday, October 17, 2026

AKST/AKDT
Alaska Standard Time
Fri, Oct 16
AKDTUTC-8
KST
Korea Standard Time
Sat, Oct 17
UTC+9+17h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

AKST/AKDT to KST conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in AKST/AKDT (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in KST).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +17h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +18h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +17h

More conversions

KST to AKSTAKST to UTCAKST to GMTAKST to ESTAKST to CSTAKST to MSTAKST to PSTAKST to CETAKST to MSKAKST to GSTAKST to PKTAKST to ISTAKST to SGT
UTC to KSTGMT to KSTEST to KSTCST to KSTMST to KSTPST to KSTCET to KSTMSK to KSTGST to KSTPKT to KSTIST to KSTSGT to KST

Questions and answers

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

KST is 17 hours ahead of AKST/AKDT.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in AKST/AKDT, it is 2:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in KST.

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

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in AKST/AKDT (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in KST).

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

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