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AKST to GST converter
Alaska Time
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Gulf Standard Time
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Gulf Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Alaska Time for most of the year, and 13 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 7: Gulf Standard Time is 13 hours ahead of Alaska Time
- March 8 to October 31: Gulf Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Alaska Time
- November 1 to December 31: Gulf Standard Time is 13 hours ahead of Alaska Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AKST in GST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Alaska Time is 9 PM Gulf Standard Time. For part of the year it is 10 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is GST from AKST?
Gulf Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Alaska Time for most of the year, and 13 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the AKST to GST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AKST to GST, hour by hour
| Alaska Time | Gulf Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 12 PM |
| 1 AM | 1 PM |
| 2 AM | 2 PM |
| 3 AM | 3 PM |
| 4 AM | 4 PM |
| 5 AM | 5 PM |
| 6 AM | 6 PM |
| 7 AM | 7 PM |
| 8 AM | 8 PM |
| 9 AM | 9 PM |
| 10 AM | 10 PM |
| 11 AM | 11 PM |
| 12 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 1 PM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 2 PM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 4 PM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 7 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 8 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 9 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 10 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 11 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.