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