UTC to AKST/AKDT time converter
AKST/AKDT is 8 hours behind UTC. When it is 9:00 AM in UTC, it is 1:00 AM in AKST/AKDT.
9:18 PM in UTC, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
UTC to AKST/AKDT conversion table
Every hour of today in UTC and the matching time in AKST/AKDT. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| UTC | AKST/AKDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in UTC (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in AKST/AKDT).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because UTC and AKST/AKDT switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -8h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between UTC and AKST/AKDT?
AKST/AKDT is 8 hours behind UTC.
What time is it in AKST/AKDT when it is 9 AM in UTC?
When it is 9:00 AM in UTC, it is 1:00 AM in AKST/AKDT.
When is the best time to call AKST/AKDT from UTC?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in UTC (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in AKST/AKDT).
Does the time difference between UTC and AKST/AKDT change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.