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CET to AKST converter
Central European Time
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Alaska Time
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Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Central European Time for most of the year, and 9 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 10 hours behind Central European Time
- March 8 to March 28: Alaska Time is 9 hours behind Central European Time
- March 29 to October 24: Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Central European Time
- October 25 to October 31: Alaska Time is 9 hours behind Central European Time
- November 1 to December 31: Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Central European Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM CET in AKST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Central European Time is 11 PM the day before Alaska Time. For part of the year it is 12 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is AKST from CET?
Alaska Time is 10 hours behind Central European Time for most of the year, and 9 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Does the CET to AKST difference change?
Yes. It changes 4 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
CET to AKST, hour by hour
| Central European Time | Alaska Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2 PM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 3 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 4 PM (previous day) |
| 3 AM | 5 PM (previous day) |
| 4 AM | 6 PM (previous day) |
| 5 AM | 7 PM (previous day) |
| 6 AM | 8 PM (previous day) |
| 7 AM | 9 PM (previous day) |
| 8 AM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 9 AM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 10 AM | 12 AM |
| 11 AM | 1 AM |
| 12 PM | 2 AM |
| 1 PM | 3 AM |
| 2 PM | 4 AM |
| 3 PM | 5 AM |
| 4 PM | 6 AM |
| 5 PM | 7 AM |
| 6 PM | 8 AM |
| 7 PM | 9 AM |
| 8 PM | 10 AM |
| 9 PM | 11 AM |
| 10 PM | 12 PM |
| 11 PM | 1 PM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.