Hungary to AKST
-11hHungary
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AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CEST and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CEST (Central European Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Hungary and AKST
Hungary runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, currently observing daylight saving time. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Hungary 11 hours behind AKST — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Hungary it is 10:00 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Hungary is 1:00 PM in AKST.Hungary observes daylight saving time while AKST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Hungary to AKST time conversion table
| Hungary (CEST) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Hungary to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from Hungary to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Hungary lands at 11:00 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: Hungary and AKST 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 AKST is 10:00 PM in Hungary.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Hungary is 9:00 AM in AKST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CEST" 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 Hungary takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.
- Hungary: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -11h gap.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
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).
Best time to call between Hungary and AKST
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 10:00 PM in Hungary, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Hungary and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Hungary is 11 hours behind AKST (CEST UTC+02:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). 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
Hungary
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hungary and AKST?
Hungary (CEST, UTC+02:00) is 11 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert Hungary time to AKST time?
Add -11h to Hungary local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Hungary is 10:00 PM in AKST (previous day).
What time is it in AKST right now?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h offset from Hungary.
What is the best time to call AKST from Hungary?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Hungary, which is 2:00 AM in AKST.
Which is behind, Hungary or AKST?
Hungary is 11 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Hungary it is 1:00 AM in AKST.
Do Hungary and AKST use different time zones?
Hungary (Hungary) uses CEST at UTC+02:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Budapest and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Hungary–AKST difference?
Yes at the moment: Hungary is on daylight saving time and AKST is not, so the -11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Hungary's time zone?
CEST also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CEST, Hungary's zone?
CEST is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between Hungary and AKST?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Hungary and AKST?
AKST is -11h from Hungary.
What timezone is Hungary in?
Hungary operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
Which cities are in the AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Hungary, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Hungary (CET), it is -11h later in AKST (AKST).
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