AKST to Dubai
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GSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and GST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and GST (Gulf Standard 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.
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
- •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
About Dubai
WikipediaDubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.
Time Conversion Guide: AKST to Dubai
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts AKST 13 hours ahead of Dubai — a difference of +13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 10:00 PM in Dubai. Midnight in AKST is 1:00 PM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to Dubai time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | Dubai (GST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to Dubai time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 11:00 PM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +13h gap: AKST and Dubai 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 Dubai is 10:00 PM in AKST.
- Coordinating a AKST-based team with Dubai contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +13h gap is not.
- With a +13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week Dubai 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.
Best time to call between AKST and Dubai
With a +13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dubai opens at 9:00 AM GST, which is 10:00 PM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AKST and Dubai have no shared working hours because of the +13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AKST is 13 hours ahead of Dubai (AKST UTC-09:00 → GST UTC+04:00). 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
Dubai
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and Dubai?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 13 hours ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently +13h.
How do I convert AKST time to Dubai time?
Add +13h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 10:00 PM in Dubai.
What time is it in Dubai right now?
Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +13h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call Dubai from AKST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 2:00 AM in Dubai.
Which is ahead, AKST or Dubai?
AKST is 13 hours ahead of Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 1:00 AM in Dubai.
Do AKST and Dubai use different time zones?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Dubai.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–Dubai difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +13h offset between AKST and Dubai 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 Dubai?
Sometimes. The +13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in Dubai.
What is the time difference between AKST and Dubai?
Dubai is +13h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Dubai in?
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
What are the business hours in Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
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 GST timezone?
Major cities in the GST timezone include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
What is the UTC offset for GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is at UTC+04:00.
What should I know about the GST timezone?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
When is it midnight in AKST, what time is it in Dubai?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +13h later in Dubai (GST).
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