Sri Lanka to AKST
-14h 30mSri Lanka
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AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IST and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
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.
Sri Lanka to AKST Time Difference – Complete Guide
Sri Lanka runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Sri Lanka 14 hours 30 minutes behind AKST — a difference of -14h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sri Lanka it is 6:30 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Sri Lanka is 9:30 AM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Sri Lanka to AKST time conversion table
| Sri Lanka (IST) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM | same day |
Why people convert Sri Lanka to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from Sri Lanka to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Sri Lanka lands at 7:30 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -14h 30m gap: Sri Lanka 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 6:30 PM in Sri Lanka.
- Coordinating a Sri Lanka-based team with AKST 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 IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -14h 30m gap is not.
- With a -14h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Sri Lanka takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.
About IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
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 Sri Lanka and AKST
With a -14h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 6:30 PM in Sri Lanka, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Sri Lanka and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -14h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Sri Lanka is 14 hours 30 minutes behind AKST (IST UTC+05:30 → 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
Sri Lanka
Does not observe DST
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 Sri Lanka and AKST?
Sri Lanka (IST, UTC+05:30) is 14 hours 30 minutes behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -14h 30m.
How do I convert Sri Lanka time to AKST time?
Add -14h 30m to Sri Lanka local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sri Lanka is 6:30 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 -14h 30m offset from Sri Lanka.
What is the best time to call AKST from Sri Lanka?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -14h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Sri Lanka, which is 10:30 PM in AKST.
Which is behind, Sri Lanka or AKST?
Sri Lanka is 14 hours 30 minutes behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Sri Lanka it is 9:30 PM in AKST.
Do Sri Lanka and AKST use different time zones?
Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Colombo and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sri Lanka–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -14h 30m offset between Sri Lanka and AKST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Sri Lanka's time zone?
IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.
Which countries use IST, Sri Lanka's zone?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Is there a day difference between Sri Lanka and AKST?
Sometimes. The -14h 30m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Sri Lanka already falls on the in AKST.
What is the time difference between Sri Lanka and AKST?
AKST is -14h 30m from Sri Lanka.
What timezone is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use IST (India Standard Time)?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about IST?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
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 Sri Lanka, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sri Lanka (IST), it is -14h 30m later in AKST (AKST).
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