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AKST to JST converter
Alaska Time
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Japan Standard Time
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Japan Standard Time is 17 hours ahead of Alaska Time for most of the year, and 18 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: Japan Standard Time is 18 hours ahead of Alaska Time
- March 8 to October 31: Japan Standard Time is 17 hours ahead of Alaska Time
- November 1 to December 31: Japan Standard Time is 18 hours ahead of Alaska Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AKST in JST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Alaska Time is 2 AM the next day Japan Standard Time. For part of the year it is 3 AM the next day, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is JST from AKST?
Japan Standard Time is 17 hours ahead of Alaska Time for most of the year, and 18 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 JST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AKST to JST, hour by hour
| Alaska Time | Japan Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 5 PM |
| 1 AM | 6 PM |
| 2 AM | 7 PM |
| 3 AM | 8 PM |
| 4 AM | 9 PM |
| 5 AM | 10 PM |
| 6 AM | 11 PM |
| 7 AM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 8 AM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 9 AM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 10 AM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 11 AM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 12 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 1 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
| 2 PM | 7 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 8 AM (next day) |
| 4 PM | 9 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 10 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 11 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 12 PM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 1 PM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 2 PM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 3 PM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 4 PM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.