AKST to Dublin
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AKST and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and IST (Greenwich Mean 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.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
Everything You Need to Know About AKST and Dublin Time
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. Dublin runs on Irish Standard Time (IST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts AKST 10 hours ahead of Dublin — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 7:00 PM in Dublin. Midnight in AKST is 10:00 AM in Dublin.Dublin observes daylight saving time while AKST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
AKST to Dublin time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | Dublin (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to Dublin time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to Dublin: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 8:00 PM in Dublin, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h gap: AKST and Dublin 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 Dublin is 7:00 PM in AKST.
- Watching a live event or market open: AKST viewers need 7:00 PM in Dublin to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 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 +10h gap is not.
- With a +10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week Dublin does.
- Dublin: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between AKST and Dublin
With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dublin opens at 9:00 AM IST, which is 7:00 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and Dublin have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 10 hours ahead of Dublin (AKST UTC-09:00 → IST UTC+01:00). 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
Dublin
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and Dublin?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 10 hours ahead of Dublin (IST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +10h.
How do I convert AKST time to Dublin time?
Add +10h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 7:00 PM in Dublin.
What time is it in Dublin right now?
Dublin uses IST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +10h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call Dublin from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 11:00 PM in Dublin.
Which is ahead, AKST or Dublin?
AKST is 10 hours ahead of Dublin. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 10:00 PM in Dublin.
Do AKST and Dublin use different time zones?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while Dublin (Ireland) uses IST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Europe/Dublin.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–Dublin difference?
Yes at the moment: Dublin is on daylight saving time and AKST is not, so the +10h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Dublin?
Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and Dublin?
Dublin is +10h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Dublin in?
Dublin 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 GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in Dublin?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +10h later in Dublin (GMT).
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