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AEST to AKST converter
Australian Eastern Time
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Alaska Time
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Alaska Time is 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 20 hours behind or 19 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 7: Alaska Time is 20 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- March 8 to April 4: Alaska Time is 19 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- April 5 to October 3: Alaska Time is 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- October 4 to October 31: Alaska Time is 19 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
- November 1 to December 31: Alaska Time is 20 hours behind Australian Eastern Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AEST in AKST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Australian Eastern Time is 3 PM the day before Alaska Time. For part of the year it is 1 PM the day before or 2 PM the day before, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is AKST from AEST?
Alaska Time is 18 hours behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 20 hours behind or 19 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Does the AEST to AKST difference change?
Yes. It changes 4 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AEST to AKST, hour by hour
| Australian Eastern Time | Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 5 AM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 6 AM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 7 AM (previous day) |
| 3 AM | 8 AM (previous day) |
| 4 AM | 9 AM (previous day) |
| 5 AM | 10 AM (previous day) |
| 6 AM | 11 AM (previous day) |
| 7 AM | 12 PM (previous day) |
| 8 AM | 1 PM (previous day) |
| 9 AM | 2 PM (previous day) |
| 10 AM | 3 PM (previous day) |
| 11 AM | 4 PM (previous day) |
| 12 PM | 5 PM (previous day) |
| 1 PM | 6 PM (previous day) |
| 2 PM | 7 PM (previous day) |
| 3 PM | 8 PM (previous day) |
| 4 PM | 9 PM (previous day) |
| 5 PM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 6 PM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 7 PM | 12 AM |
| 8 PM | 1 AM |
| 9 PM | 2 AM |
| 10 PM | 3 AM |
| 11 PM | 4 AM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.