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AKST to IST converter
Alaska Time
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India Standard Time
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India Standard Time is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Alaska Time for most of the year, and 14 hours 30 minutes 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: India Standard Time is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of Alaska Time
- March 8 to October 31: India Standard Time is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Alaska Time
- November 1 to December 31: India Standard Time is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of Alaska Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AKST in IST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Alaska Time is 10:30 PM India Standard Time. For part of the year it is 11:30 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is IST from AKST?
India Standard Time is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Alaska Time for most of the year, and 14 hours 30 minutes 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 IST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AKST to IST, hour by hour
| Alaska Time | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 1 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 2 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 3 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 4 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 5 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 6 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 7 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 8 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 9 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 10 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 11 AM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 12 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 1 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 2 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 4 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 9:30 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 10:30 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 11:30 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 12:30 PM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.