Turkey to AKST
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TRT and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the TRT (Turkey Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
TRT – Turkey Time
UTC+03:00Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+03:00) is the single time zone used across Turkey, fixed year round since 2016.
- •Turkey has used a permanent UTC+03:00 since September 2016.
- •TRT is level with Moscow Standard Time and Arabia Standard Time all year.
- •Because Turkey kept summer time permanently, western cities see very late winter sunrises.
- •Turkey previously observed daylight saving time from 1973 to 2016.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Turkey and AKST Time
Turkey runs on Türkiye Standard Time (TRT) at UTC+03:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Turkey 12 hours behind AKST — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Turkey it is 9:00 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Turkey is 12:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Turkey to AKST time conversion table
| Turkey (TRT) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Turkey to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from Turkey to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Turkey lands at 10:00 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: Turkey 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 9:00 PM in Turkey.
- Watching a live event or market open: Turkey viewers need 9:00 PM in AKST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 PM if the event is anchored to Turkey.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM TRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
- With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Turkey takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.
About TRT (Turkey Time)
Turkey Time (TRT) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year. Turkey abolished seasonal clock changes in September 2016, moving to a permanent UTC+03:00 so the whole country stays on what was formerly summer time. That leaves Istanbul, which sits close to 29°E, on an offset well ahead of its solar time — sunrise in mid-winter comes after 08:30 local. TRT shares its offset with Moscow Standard Time, Arabia Standard Time and East Africa Time, so Istanbul is level with Moscow and Riyadh all year and one hour ahead of Central European Time during the European winter.
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 Turkey and AKST
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 9:00 PM in Turkey, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Turkey and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Turkey is 12 hours behind AKST (TRT UTC+03:00 → 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
Turkey
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 Turkey and AKST?
Turkey (TRT, UTC+03:00) is 12 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert Turkey time to AKST time?
Add -12h to Turkey local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Turkey is 9:00 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 -12h offset from Turkey.
What is the best time to call AKST from Turkey?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Turkey, which is 1:00 AM in AKST.
Which is behind, Turkey or AKST?
Turkey is 12 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Turkey it is 12:00 AM in AKST.
Do Turkey and AKST use different time zones?
Turkey (Turkey) uses TRT at UTC+03:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Istanbul and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Turkey–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between Turkey and AKST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Turkey's time zone?
TRT also covers Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya.
Which countries use TRT, Turkey's zone?
TRT is used in Turkey.
Is there a day difference between Turkey and AKST?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Turkey already falls on the in AKST.
What is the time difference between Turkey and AKST?
AKST is -12h from Turkey.
What timezone is Turkey in?
Turkey operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use TRT (Turkey Time)?
TRT is used in Turkey.
Does TRT observe daylight saving time?
No, TRT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about TRT?
Turkey has used a permanent UTC+03:00 since September 2016. TRT is level with Moscow Standard Time and Arabia Standard Time all year.
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 Turkey, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Turkey (TRT), it is -12h later in AKST (AKST).
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