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