AKST to CAT
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AKST and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and CAT (Central Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
AKST to CAT Time Difference – Complete Guide
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts AKST 11 hours ahead of CAT — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 8:00 PM in CAT. Midnight in AKST is 11:00 AM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to CAT time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 9:00 PM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +11h gap: AKST and CAT have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in CAT is 8:00 PM in AKST.
- Watching a live event or market open: AKST viewers need 8:00 PM in CAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 PM if the event is anchored to AKST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
- With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week CAT does.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between AKST and CAT
With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CAT opens at 9:00 AM CAT, which is 8:00 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and CAT have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 11 hours ahead of CAT (AKST UTC-09:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
CAT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and CAT?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 11 hours ahead of CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +11h.
How do I convert AKST time to CAT time?
Add +11h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 8:00 PM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +11h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call CAT from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 12:00 AM in CAT.
Which is ahead, AKST or CAT?
AKST is 11 hours ahead of CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 11:00 PM in CAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h offset between AKST and CAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and CAT?
Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and CAT?
CAT is +11h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
Which cities are in the CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +11h later in CAT (CAT).
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